languid

• Décrit une personne, un mouvement ou une manière qui sont détendus, lents et manquant d'énergie ou de vigueur, souvent d'une façon gracieuse ou rêveuse ; peut aussi évoquer une faiblesse ou une mollesse due à la fatigue ou à la chaleur.

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.

   Languide (manque d'énergie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesapatheticdullenervatedlethargiclistlesssluggishtorpidweary

   Antonymesactiveanimateddynamicenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvigorous

2. Slow and relaxedC1formal

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

   Languide (lent et détendu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdreamylanguorouslazylistlessrelaxedslowsluggishunhurried

   Antonymesactiveanimatedbriskdynamicenergeticlivelyquickrapidspiritedvigorous