languor
|lan-guor|
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/ˈlæŋɡər/
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/ˈlæŋɡə/
listless weakness
Etymology
'languor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'languor', where 'languere' meant 'to be weak or faint.'
'languor' passed into Middle English from Old French and Medieval Latin, retaining a form close to the Latin 'languor' before becoming the modern English 'languor'.
Initially it meant 'weakness or faintness,' but over time it broadened to include 'listlessness, indolence, or a pleasant lethargy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of physical weakness or weariness; lack of energy or vitality.
After the long journey he was overcome by languor.
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Noun 2
a pleasant, dreamy state of relaxation or indolence; a pleasurable listlessness.
The warm afternoon brought a soft languor over the garden.
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Noun 3
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation; listlessness of mind or spirit.
A general languor spread through the office after the announcement.
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