Languid Sentence Examples
- A slow, languid smile crossed his features, one that made her body flush and ache for him.
- The heat makes Helen languid and quiet.
- He turned with her, watching her languid walk.
- They're too similar in mood, both very languid and dreamy.
What does languid mean?
1 : drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak arms too languid with happiness to embrace him— John Galsworthy. 2 : sluggish in character or disposition : listless proceeded at a languid pace. 3 : lacking force or quickness of movement : slow.
Is languid a negative word?
Although languid is usually associated with a negative connotation of apathy or tiredness, the adjective can sometimes refer to something relaxing and quite pleasant. While a monotonous reading might be considered languid in the former sense, this second connotation refers to something that is delightfully peaceful.
