languor (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡər/
Definition
A state of tiredness or lack of energy, often accompanied by a feeling of dreamy contentment.
Examples
The summer heat brought on a feeling of languor, making it hard to concentrate.
He experienced a gentle languor after his massage, feeling relaxed and peaceful.
The novel described the languor of the aristocracy, who had little to do but enjoy themselves.
How to Use languor
- languor of (prepositional phrase)
- Describing the cause or context of the languor. — "He succumbed to the languor of the tropics."
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