- languidly
- adverb see languid
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
languidly
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languidly — adverb In a languid manner, without force or effort, in a manner requiring little energy or exertion. He languidly waved his limp wrist, glad to see us, but not wanting to expend the energy to let us know that … Wiktionary
languidly — languid ► ADJECTIVE 1) disinclined to exert oneself physically. 2) weak or faint from illness or fatigue. DERIVATIVES languidly adverb … English terms dictionary
languidly — adverb in a languid and lethargic manner the men languidly put on their jackets • Derived from adjective: ↑languid … Useful english dictionary
Languidly — Languid Lan guid, a. [L. languidus, fr. languere to be faint or languid: cf. F. languide. See {Languish}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Drooping or flagging from exhaustion; indisposed to exertion; without animation; weak; weary; heavy; dull. Languid,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
languidly — See languid. * * * … Universalium
languidly — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. nonchalantly, indifferently, gently; see calmly , easily 1 , slowly … English dictionary for students
languidly — adv. without strength or energy, slowly, sluggishly; apathetically, with indifference, listlessly … English contemporary dictionary
languidly — lan·guid·ly … English syllables
languidly — See: languid … English dictionary
languid — 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; < L… … Universalium
