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Definition of: languid
(lang′gwid) adjective
1. Indisposed to physical exertion; affected by weakness or fatigue.
2. Wanting in interest or animation; listless.
3. Lacking in force or quickness of movement. See synonyms under FAINT, SICKLY. [<L languidus faint, weak <languere languish]
—lan′guid·ly adverb
—lan′guid·ness noun
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