What does torpid mean?
Torpid means unmoving.
Torpid
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
unmoving.
Definitions by Sense
- unmoving
- dormant or hibernating
- lazy, lethargic or apathetic
- (UK, Oxford University slang) An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat.
Example Sentences
In our first year I had seen him coming away from Blackwell's clutching a great textbook of chemistry with an air of anticipatory delight, and also on the river as cox of one of the Lincoln torpids.
Synonyms for torpid
Antonyms for torpid
Related Words
Word Forms
- more torpid
- most torpid
- torpids
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for torpid?
Common synonyms include motionless, stock-still, at rest, dull.
What is the opposite of torpid?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use torpid in a sentence?
In our first year I had seen him coming away from Blackwell's clutching a great textbook of chemistry with an air of anticipatory delight, and also on the river as cox of one of the Lincoln torpids.
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