CEFR C1

languor

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: tiredness, weariness, lethargy, lassitude

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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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