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Languor Definition & Meaning

languor
noun
  1. a relaxed comfortable feeling
  2. a feeling of lack of interest or energy
  3. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"

"Languor" in song lyrics

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  • "the sad songs of autumn wound my heart with monotonous languor"
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Frequently asked questions

What does languor mean?
a relaxed comfortable feeling a feeling of lack of interest or energy inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"
What part of speech is languor?
Languor is a noun.
How many definitions does languor have?
Languor has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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