How to Pronounce "languid"
word
ˈɫæŋɡwəd
LANG-gwuhd
lˈæŋɡwɪd
LANG-gwid
Definition
Looking or feeling weak, slow, or without much energy or spirit. 'Languid' can describe people, movements, or even weather that feels slow and lacking in energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæŋɡwəd
British English
lˈæŋɡwɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LANG-gwuhd
UK
LANG-gwid
Listen in Context
The languid cat lay in the sun all day.
He gave her a languid smile.
The air was languid on the hot summer afternoon.
After the long hike, we moved with languid steps back to the campsite.