languid
UK: ˈlaŋɡwɪd | US: ˈlæŋɡwɪd
adj. 1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) slow, relaxed, or lacking energy; sluggish.
adj. 2. (of a period or activity) characterized by a lack of vigor or interest.
The word "languid" traces back to the Latin languidus, derived from languere (to be weak or faint). The root langu- conveys a sense of weariness or lack of vitality, while the suffix -id (via Old French -ide) forms adjectives indicating a state or quality. The term evolved in Middle English to describe physical or emotional lethargy, preserving its core meaning of "weakness" while expanding to denote a slow, unhurried demeanor.
The heat made her feel languid and unmotivated.
He responded with a languid wave of his hand.
The afternoon passed in a languid haze.
Her voice was soft and languid, barely above a whisper.
The market showed only languid interest in the new product.