Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
languisher
noun
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃər/
Definition
A person who languishes or suffers from mental or physical weakness; one who is in a state of emotional distress or sadness.
Examples
- After months of isolation, he had become a languisher, longing for companionship.
- The languisher at the edge of the park seemed lost in thought, detached from the world around.
- People often overlook the languisher in the corner, not realizing they might need help.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is experiencing a prolonged state of weakness or inactivity, often associated with a lack of vitality or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
- sluggard
- wastrel
- laggard
- loafer
- dreamer
