torpid

• Décrit un état de léthargie, d'inactivité ou de manque d'énergie, souvent dû au froid ou à l'apathie.

Describes a state of being sluggish, inactive, or lacking energy, often due to cold or lethargy.

1. Slow and apatheticC1formal

   Having or showing very little energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and indifferent.

   Lent et apathique

   • The hot weather made everyone feel torpid and lazy.
   • His torpid response to the news surprised his friends.
   • After the heavy meal, she felt torpid and unable to concentrate.

   Synonymesapatheticdullinactiveindolentlanguidlazylethargiclistlesssluggishsomnolent

   Antonymesactiveanimatedenergeticlivelyvigorous

2. Biological rest or suspended animationC2formal

   In a condition of dormancy, inactivity, or suspended animation, as in some animals during winter.

   Engourdi

   • The bear lay torpid in its den throughout the winter months.
   • Many reptiles become torpid when temperatures drop.
   • The frog remained torpid until the spring thaw.

   Synonymesdormantinactivelethargicquiescentsluggish

   Antonymesactivealertawake