Languid
mediumNegative toneLANG-gwid
adjective
Definition
lacking energy or vigor; slow and relaxed
Memory hook
LANGUID: picture someone who LANGuishes on a couch, limp as a noodle, too LANGuid to even lift the remote.
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Examples
“The languid afternoon heat left the whole village drowsy and still.”
“She gave a languid wave, too drained by the long flight to say much more.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ afternoon heat left the whole village drowsy and still.”
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languid
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GRE Tip
Languid is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "listless" or "lethargic" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "energetic".
Related GRE Words
torpid
Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
lethargic
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
languorous
Characterized by tiredness or inactivity; pleasantly lazy
levity
lightness of manner or treatment, especially when inappropriate
nonchalant
casually calm and unconcerned; showing a relaxed indifference
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