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lan·guid [ˈlæŋgwɪd] ADJ liter

1. languid (without energy):

languid

languid

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a languid wave of the hand

eine lässige Handbewegung

2. languid (unenthusiastic):

languid

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

a languid wave of the hand

eine lässige Handbewegung

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

They often feel anxious, nervous, tired, depressed and languid. en.wikipedia.org

She was noted for her smoky, sensual voice and languid demeanor. en.wikipedia.org

The most common was the 4700, which consisted of the whistle along with a large, rectangular bowl in the same plane as the languid plate. en.wikipedia.org

He is an exquisite of the first degree, composed of delicate mannerisms and niceties of dress; with a languid manner and a soft voice. en.wikipedia.org

The warm-voiced singer seems equally at home with strange interval leaps, odd harmonic twists and languid phrases. en.wikipedia.org

Man is shown as woman's toy, a languid object submitting himself to her slightest caprice. en.wikipedia.org

The slightly lifted head has a sense of pride, whereas her visage is languid and sensual, with parted lips in between defiance and seduction. en.wikipedia.org

The only hint of her former occult status is the somewhat languid appearance of her eyes, as one who has recently emerged from deep meditation. en.wikipedia.org

It features languid guitars with heavy influence of both blues and soul feel. en.wikipedia.org

It has been described as an airy and vague poetry, languid and fluid, set in an atmosphere of shadows and dreams. en.wikipedia.org

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