languid

The word “languid” has 2 syllables: lan-guid

It's pronounced as /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for languid?

In the thesaurus, “languid” has 20 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for languid along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for languid

Antonyms for languid

  • active
  • ambitious
  • animated
  • athletic
  • beefy
  • brawny
  • breathless
  • brisk
  • dizzy
  • dynamic
  • eager
  • energetic
  • enterprising
  • enthusiastic
  • fast
  • fit
  • fleet
  • flying
  • hard
  • hard-working
  • hasty
  • hurried
  • husky
  • industrious
  • kinetic
  • lightning
  • lively
  • lusty
  • meteoric
  • mighty
  • motivated
  • muscular
  • powerful
  • quick
  • racing
  • rapid
  • robust
  • rugged
  • running
  • rushing
  • sinewy
  • snappy
  • speeding
  • speedy
  • stalwart
  • stout
  • strong
  • swift
  • virile
  • whirlwind

Meanings of languid

  • adjective
    1. Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or strength; drooping or flagging from weakness, fatigue, or lack of energy.
    2. Heavy; dull; dragging; wanting spirit or animation; listless; apathetic.
  • noun
    1. A languet in an organ (musical instrument).

Example Sentences

  • She walked with a languid grace, her movements slow and deliberate.
  • The afternoon passed by in a languid haze, with nothing but the sound of cicadas filling the air.
  • His voice had a languid quality to it, as if he were speaking from a place of deep relaxation.
  • The cat stretched out in the sun with a languid stretch, enjoying the warmth on its fur.
  • The languid pace of the small town was a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to languid, such as: active, ambitious, animated, athletic, beefy, brawny, breathless.

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lackadaisically

  • carelessly
  • casually
  • coolly
  • desultorily
  • halfheartedly
  • indifferently
  • indolently
  • informally
  • languidly
  • lazily
  • listlessly
  • sluggishly
  • tiredly
  • wearily

lamely

languishing


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