Languor Definition

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

See how languor is used in real songs:

  • "the sad songs of autumn wound my heart with monotonous languor"
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Usage tips for "languor"

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