languid
Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted.
Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful.
Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing