Wiktionary:Word of the day/2020/July 12

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languor n

(uncountable) A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this. (uncountable) Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; (countable) an instance of this. (uncountable) Dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigour; stagnation. (uncountable) Listless indolence or inactivity, especially if enjoyable or relaxing; dreaminess; (countable) an instance of this. (uncountable) Heavy humidity and stillness of the air. (uncountable, obsolete) Sorrow; suffering; also, enfeebling disease or illness; (countable, obsolete) an instance of this.

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