Languidez (en. Languor)

/laŋɡwiˈðeθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Condition of being weak or apathetic.
Languidness took over him after a week without sleep.
La languidez se apoderó de él después de una semana sin dormir.
Lack of vigor or vitality.
The languidness of the plant indicates that it needs more water.
La languidez de la planta indica que necesita más agua.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'languidĭa', which means weakness or feebleness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

languor of spirit
State of discouragement or lack of motivation.
languidez de espíritu
to live in languor
To exist in an apathetic manner, without energy or enthusiasm.
vivir en languidez

Related Words

languid
Showing weakness or feebleness.
lánguido
decay
State of deterioration or progressive weakness.
decadencia

Slang Meanings

To be in extreme rest mode.
Today I am in total languidness; I just want to stay in bed.
Hoy estoy en languidez total, solo quiero quedarme en la cama.
To feel sluggish or not wanting to do anything.
After that party, I have a languidness that won’t go away.
Después de esa fiesta, tengo una languidez que no se me quita.