how to pronounce languid

/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/

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languid is pronounced in two syllables

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læŋɡwɪd

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meanings of languid

adjective:

  1. Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or strength; drooping or flagging from weakness, fatigue, or lack of energy.
  2. Heavy; dull; dragging; wanting spirit or animation; listless; apathetic.

noun:

  1. A languet in an organ (musical instrument).

languid frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word languid occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

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