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languishing
[ lang-gwi-shing ]
/ ˈlæŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ /
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Definition of languishing
adjective
becoming languid, in any way.
expressive of languor; indicating tender, sentimental melancholy: a languishing sigh.
lingering: a languishing death.
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OTHER WORDS FROM languishing
lan·guish·ing·ly, adverbhalf-lan·guish·ing, adjectiveun·lan·guish·ing, adjectiveWords nearby languishing
languet, languette, languid, languidly, languish, languishing, languishment, languor, languorous, langur, lani-
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