August 05, 2026

Languid

adjective

Definition

Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. Languid movements are graceful in their unhurried ease.

Example Sentence

“She moved with a languid elegance that made every gesture look effortless.”

Etymology

From Latin languidus, from languere (to be faint or weary).

Scrabble Score

L1A1N1G2U1I1D2

LANGUID scores 9 points in Scrabble.

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