Rose George

The days of languorous shore leave are long gone. Overnight stays are unheard of and sailor towns a distant memory. In better ports, seafarers head for a seamen's mission.

British Journalist

Patrick Rothfuss

I'm a fan of books that are almost languorous in their storytelling. That is a little bit lost sometimes in the modern media that we have.

American Writer

Use 'languorous' when feeling drained following an intense action or effort.

After Activity

'Languorous' hints at a pleasant form of tiredness, not stressing discomfort.

Suggest Fatigue

Use 'languorous' in situations where relaxation is deep and often purposeful.

Relaxed Setting

'Languorous' carries a positive nuance when describing relaxation.

Positive Undertone

In creative contexts, 'languorous' evokes images of gentle, sensual delight.

Artistic Imagination

'Languorous' is especially apt for tastefully sensual artistic works.

Sensual But Classy

 macaques are at the top taking first dibs on any available fruits but they can raise their young side by side with these grey langurs because the languorous can eat food that the macaques cannot the langurs have evolved a four chambered stomach filled

The Monkeys of Sri Lanka...

 with a fixed grin on its face? And the need to hug. Awww. But sloths are massively misunderstood. They've been saddled with a name that speaks of sin and damned for their languorous lifestyle,

Sloths! The strange life...

 escaped the languorous vigilance saved the cheetah and the tiger goes hungry