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languor

1 of 1noun
/ˈlæŋɡər/
Forms:languors
1

a feeling of ease and comfort, often with a sense of laziness or lack of urgency

C2
  • The soft melodies of the harp filled the room with a sense of languor that made everyone feel at peace.
  • There's a certain languor to Sunday mornings that's perfect for sipping coffee and reading a book.
  • The warm summer afternoon filled him with a sense of languor, prompting him to stretch out in the hammock and doze off.
  • She savored the languor of a lazy Sunday morning, enjoying the feeling of relaxation and tranquility.
  • The languor of the tropical island lulled them into a state of peaceful contentment.
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2

a feeling of physical or mental tiredness

  • The emotional stress of the past month left her in a state of languor, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
  • Recovering from the flu, he still felt a lingering languor that kept him from returning to his daily routine.
  • Despite a full night's rest, she woke up with a strange languor that persisted throughout the day.
3

oppressively still, heavy, or stagnant air

  • The greenhouse was filled with a stifling languor.
  • Morning languor hung over the city streets without a breeze.
  • They struggled to breathe in the languor of the packed train car.
  • The campfire could not dispel the languor of the swamp.
  • Windows were opened to relieve the room's summer languor.