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languid adj

Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless. Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried. Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic. Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted. Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting. Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful. Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak. [...]

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