Languor

/lˈæŋɡjuːɐ/

/lˈæŋɡjuːɚ/

[noun]

Languor

[NOUN]

a relaxed comfortable feeling

synonyms : dreaminess

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

synonyms : flatness

lethargy

phlegm

sluggishness

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

synonyms : lassitude

listlessness

oppressively still air

Examples

1. Many economists believe that Kuroda's so-called first era of aggressive monetary policy on its own can help dissipate that deflationary mindset, the languor, and instill a bit more vigor in Japan's economy.

2. Then he took down from the rack the old and oily clay pipe, which was to him as a counsellor, and, having lit it, he leaned back in his chair, with the thick blue cloud-wreaths spinning up from him, and a look of infinite languor in his face.