March 26, 2027

Languor

noun

Definition

The state of being pleasantly lazy, tired, or relaxed. A hot afternoon induces a comfortable languor that makes work seem impossible and unnecessary.

Example Sentence

“The tropical heat produced a general languor that settled over the whole village after lunch.”

Etymology

From Latin languor (faintness, weakness), from languere (to be faint or weary).

Scrabble Score

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LANGUOR scores 8 points in Scrabble.

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