languishment

[ lang-gwish-muhnt ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. the act or state of languishing. languish.
2. a languishing languish expression.

Word History and Origins

Origin of languishment¹

First recorded in 1535–45; languish + -ment

Example Sentences

Sophia's beauty, which derived piquancy from a certain Oriental languishment of manner, was every where the theme of admiration.

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In whom can hardness of heart, sloth, rancour, languishment stand before that name?

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Without health life is only a languishment and an image of death.

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There is more in disease than the mere pang and languishment.

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He seems to have wasted life in discontent, by the rage of neglected pride, and the languishment of unsatisfied desire.

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Related Words

• boredom
• ennui
• fatigue