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languidly

[/ˈlæŋɡwɪdli/]
adverb
languidamente
1. In a slow, relaxed, or sluggish manner; without energy or enthusiasm
She languidly stretched her arms after waking up.
Ela se espreguiçou languidamente após acordar.
2. In a dreamy or listless way; showing lack of interest or vitality
He languidly browsed through the magazine.
Ele folheou a revista de forma languidamente desinteressada.
3. With a soft, gentle, or leisurely movement
The dancer moved languidly across the stage.
A dançarina se moveu languidamente pelo palco.
Synonyms
lazilysluggishlylistlesslylethargicallyindolentlydreamily
Antonyms
energeticallyvigorouslyactivelybrisklyspiritedly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
languidamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
languidamente
Standard usage; may also use 'de forma lânguida'
General
de forma lânguida
Alternative periphrastic form used in both Brazil and Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

move languidly
speak languidly
gaze languidly at something
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