adjective
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characterized by or producing languor
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another word for languid
Other Word Forms
- languorously adverb
- languorousness noun
Etymology
Origin of languorous
Example Sentences
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Mr. Miller, a writer of great narrative authority, specializes in historical thrillers that move at a languorous pace.
It was an emotional performance, with Balsom producing a beautifully rounded tone during the slower, languorous movements before switching into high gear for the dazzling pyrotechnics of the closing Rondo.
From BBC
Cooked, it mellows into some like a sautéed onion: soft, loose, languorous, curling in on itself as its flavor deepens.
From Salon
And smash the pitch clock — this fan wants to keep the game languorous and unexpected.
From Los Angeles Times
His languorous voice can tend towards the melancholy, but the lyrics are full of hope.
From BBC
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