Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torpid
Adjective
/ˈtɔːr.pɪd/
Definition
Having lost motion or the power of exertion; slow, inactive, or lacking energy.
Examples
- After a long day at work, she felt torpid and just wanted to rest on the couch.
- The torpid bear emerged from hibernation, moving slowly and deliberately.
Meaning
Torpid refers to a state of being sluggish or inactive, often used to describe an individual or animal that is lethargic or unable to move with vigor.
Synonyms
- sluggish
- inactive
- lethargic
- apathetic
- dormant
