languid
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Slow, relaxed, and lacking energy, often in a pleasant or lazy way.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "They spent a _____ afternoon by the pool, barely moving."
Answer: languid
In your own words, what does "languid" mean?
Slow, relaxed, and lacking energy, often in a pleasant or lazy way.
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