Languor Meaning in English
word
ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ
LANG-er
lˈæŋɡjuːɐ
LANG-yuh
Definition
A state of tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy, often pleasant or dreamy; can also mean a slow, relaxed feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often found in poetry, literature, or descriptive writing. Implies a gentle, dreamy fatigue, not harsh exhaustion. Used with verbs like 'fall into languor', 'a feeling of languor'. Not for everyday tiredness.
Spanish: letargo - languidezPortuguese (BR): letargia - languidezPortuguese (PT): letargia - languidezChinese (Simplified): 慵懒 - 倦怠Chinese (Traditional): 慵懶 - 倦怠Hindi: शिथिलता - मंदताArabic: خمول - وهنBengali: নীরবতা - অবসাদ (মনোরম ক্লান্তি)Russian: томление - апатия (приятная усталость)Japanese: 倦怠感 - 物憂さVietnamese: uể oải - lơ đãng dễ chịuKorean: 나른함 - 권태감 (유쾌한 피곤함)Turkish: miskinlik - tatlı yorgunlukUrdu: سستی - لطیف کمزوریIndonesian: lemas - lesu (menyenangkan)
Example Sentences
A hot afternoon can bring on a feeling of languor.
basic
She lay in languor under the tree, not wanting to move.
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The room was filled with a gentle languor after lunch.
basic
A sense of languor took over as the summer evening faded.
natural
They spent the day in pleasant languor, just talking and listening to music.
natural
It was easy to slip into languor after the long journey.
natural