— languidly , adv. — languidness , n.
/lang"gwid/ , adj.
1. lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
2. lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.
3. drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue; faint.
[ 1590-1600; languidus faint. See LANGUISH, -ID 4 ]
Syn. 1. inactive, inert, sluggish, torpid. 2. spiritless. 3. weak, feeble, weary, exhausted, debilitated.
Ant. 1. active, energetic. 3. vigorous.