languid

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Bewegung oder eine Art, die entspannt, langsam und ohne Energie oder Schwung ist, oft auf anmutige oder verträumte Weise.

Describes a person, movement, or manner that is relaxed, slow, and lacking in energy or spirit, often in a graceful or dreamy way.

1. Lacking energy or enthusiasmC1formal

   Showing or having very little energy, enthusiasm, or interest; sluggish.

   Träge

   • She moved with a languid grace across the room.
   • The hot weather made everyone feel languid and sleepy.
   • He gave a languid wave of his hand, dismissing the question.

   Synonymeapatheticdullenervatedlethargiclistlesssluggishtorpidweary

   Antonymeactiveanimateddynamicenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvigorous

2. Slow and relaxedC1formal

   Moving or flowing in a slow, relaxed, and unhurried manner.

   Träge und entspannt

   • The river flowed at a languid pace through the valley.
   • They enjoyed a languid afternoon by the pool.
   • The music had a languid, soothing rhythm.

   Synonymedreamylanguorouslazylistlessrelaxedslowsluggishunhurried

   Antonymeactiveanimatedbriskdynamicenergeticlivelyquickrapidspiritedvigorous