languishingly
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that shows a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or strength; weakly or listlessly.
- He spoke languishingly, his voice barely a whisper after the long hike.
- The flowers hung languishingly in the heat, their petals drooping toward the ground.
- She languishingly waved her hand, too tired to say goodbye properly.
- In a way that expresses romantic longing or sentimental yearning.
- He played the piano languishingly, filling the room with a melancholy melody.
- The actor gazed languishingly at his co-star, as if he were pining for her love.
- She sighed languishingly while reading the old love letters in the attic.
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