What does languishing mean?
Languishing means Lacking of vigor or spirit..
Languishing
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Lacking of vigor or spirit..
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking of vigor or spirit.
- present participle and gerund of languish
- The act of one who languishes.
Example Sentences
Happy, Monimia, he to whom these sighs, / These tears, and all these languishings, are paid!
Synonyms for languishing
Antonyms for languishing
Related Words
Word Forms
- languishings
Usage Notes
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Happy, Monimia, he to whom these sighs, / These tears, and all these languishings, are paid!
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