languorous

[ lang-ger-uhs ]

adjective

1. characterized by languor; languid.
2. inducing languor:

   languorous fragrance.

ˈlanguorous

/ ˈlæŋɡərəs /

adjective

1. characterized by or producing languor
2. another word for languid

Derived Forms

• ˈlanguorousness, noun
• ˈlanguorously, adverb

Other Words From

• languor·ous·ly adverb
• languor·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of languorous¹

First recorded in 1480–90; languor + -ous

Example Sentences

The rhymed verse the characters speak in doesn’t at all hinder them from expressing themselves colloquially, in idioms that sound better with a languorous Southern lilt.

From Los Angeles Times

Contrary to the stereotypes, the city’s pace can be chill, but it’s not languorous by any means.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a loose, languorous quality to “Gasoline Rainbow,” which the Rosses shot using a mostly improvised format, a collaboration between actors and filmmakers.

From New York Times

Also, Vanya is hopelessly in love with the old man’s exquisitely languorous young wife, who, reasonably enough, finds the moper pathetic.

From New York Times

It's also a great option for either a frenzied weeknight or a slow, languorous Sunday.

From Salon

Related Words

• lackadaisical
• laid-back
• leisurely
• unhurried