Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

languor

noun
/ˈlaŋɡər/
Definition
A state of feeling tired and relaxed, often accompanied by a lack of energy or vitality.
Examples
  • After the long hike, we lay in the grass, succumbing to a blissful languor.
  • The languor of the summer afternoon made it perfect for a nap.
  • She felt a sense of languor wash over her as she enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.
Meaning
Languor refers to a physical or mental condition characterized by a feeling of weakness or fatigue, typically suggestive of a gentle unenergetic demeanor or a dreamy, unhurried quality.
Synonyms
  • lethargy
  • tiredness
  • listlessness
  • sluggishness
  • weariness