languor

/ˈlæŋ(g)ər/

/ˈlæŋgə/

Other forms: languors

When you are sick or heartbroken and too tired to get out of bed, the listlessness you feel is called languor. It's sluggishness and slowness, but usually with cause.

The more commonly used word languish is closely related to languor. If you are languishing or becoming weaker, you are showing languor. Remember that languor implies a heaviness or slowness where there should be lightness or speed. There is no time for languor if you have an exam tomorrow, and you are just beginning to study now. And, a 100 degree day with 70% humidity can inspire languor in just about anyone.

Definitions of languor

1. noun

   inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
   synonyms: flatness, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness

   type of:

   inactiveness, inactivity, inertia

   a disposition to remain inactive or inert
2. noun

   a relaxed comfortable feeling
   synonyms: dreaminess

   type of:

   easiness, relaxation

   a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
3. noun

   a feeling of lack of interest or energy
   synonyms: lassitude, listlessness

   type of:

   apathy

   an absence of emotion or enthusiasm