Languor
/ˈlæŋ.ɡər/noun
A state of weakness or fatigue, often accompanied by a pleasant feeling of relaxation.
Did you know?The word 'languor' is often associated with the realm of dreams, historically linked to the idea that such fatigue could be a sign of divine inspiration or ethereal presence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
languor
“a state of faintness or weakness, often evoking a dreamy or lethargic quality.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
languere
“to be weak or faint, suggesting a physical or emotional state of decline.”
Old French
Old French
languor
“a condition of weakness or listlessness, often with romantic or poetic undertones.”
Middle English
Middle English
languor
“a state of physical or emotional fatigue, often used in poetic contexts to evoke longing.”
Modern English
English
languor
“a term retaining its connotation of weakness and dreamy relaxation, often associated with beauty or desire.”
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