Synonyms for languidly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : lang-gwid
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæŋ gwɪd


Définition of languidly

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Middle French languide (16c.) and directly from Latin languidus "faint, listless," from languere "be weak or faint," from PIE root *(s)leg- "to be slack" (see lax). Related: Languidly; languidness.
  • adv nonchalantly
Example sentences :
  • Languidly he listened to the words that floated over the people, and held them mute.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • "I don't think that can be so," Thorpe reasoned, languidly, from his corner.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • "I must say he has made haste," said Lady Lackington, languidly.
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • "I have no curiosity in the matter," said Maitland, languidly.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • "You 'll see enough, perhaps too many such," said the Count, languidly.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "You shall have a road made, if you wish it," said the Prince, languidly.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "If you touch that bell, they 'll bring it," said Augustus, languidly.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
  • "I would to Heaven we could exchange," sighed Upton, languidly.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • "I cannot frame even a conjecture," sighed Upton, languidly.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • "You hear the Abbé, ladies," she said languidly, sitting back again.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall

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