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languid

[/ˈlæŋɡwɪd/]
adjective
lânguido
1. Lacking energy, vigor, or vitality; slow and relaxed
The patient moved with languid steps after recovering from surgery.
O paciente se movia com passos lânguidos após se recuperar da cirurgia.
2. Lacking enthusiasm or interest; apathetic
She gave a languid response to his excited proposal.
Ela deu uma resposta lânguida à sua proposta entusiasmada.
3. Pleasantly relaxed and unhurried; dreamy
We enjoyed a languid afternoon by the pool.
Desfrutamos de uma tarde lânguida à beira da piscina.
Synonyms
sluggishlethargiclistlesstorpidrelaxed
Antonyms
energeticvigorousbriskanimatedlively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lânguido
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
lânguido
Standard term used in Portugal
General Brazilian
mole
Informal/colloquial alternative meaning sluggish or lazy

Related Idioms & Phrases

languid pace - ritmo lânguido
languid gaze - olhar lânguido
languid movement - movimento lânguido
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