languorous

Dictionary: Lan·guor·ous

[From Languor: cf. F. langoureux.]
Producing, or tending to produce, languor; characterized by languor. [Obs. or Poetic]

Whom late I left in languorous constraint.

Spenser.

To wile the length from languorous hours, and draw
The sting from pain.

Tennyson.

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IN BRIEF: adj. - Lacking spirit or liveliness.

Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: lacking spirit or liveliness
Synonyms: dreamy, lackadaisical, languid

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