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Languid vs Deliquium - What's the difference?

languid | deliquium |

As an adjective languid

is languid.

As a noun deliquium is

(chemistry) liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.

languid

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or strength; drooping or flagging from weakness, fatigue, or lack of energy; indisposed to exertion; sluggish; relaxed: as, languid movements; languid breathing.
  • * — As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold.
  • * — I was languid and dull and very bad company when I wrote the above; I am better now, to my own feelings at least, and wish I may be more agreeable.
  • Heavy; dull; dragging; wanting spirit or animation; listless; apathetic.
  • Synonyms
    * exhausted * faint * listless * swear/sweer * weak * weary

    Etymology 2

    Alteration of (m).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A languet in an organ (musical instrument).
  • * 1913 , Standard Organ Building , page 150:
  • As may be required, a small hole is bored in either of the languids', or in the back of the pipe in the space between the two '''languids'''. By this means, in addition to the current of air passing between the ' languids and the lower lip,

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    deliquium

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) Liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.
  • (pathology) An abrupt loss of consciousness usually caused by an insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting.
  • *, vol.1, New York, 2001, p.387:
  • *:If he be locked in a close room, he is afraid of being stifled for want of air, and still carries biscuit, aquavitæ, or some strong waters about him, for fear of deliquiums , or being sick […].
  • (literary, figuratively) A languid, maudlin mood.
  • (rare) An abrupt absence of sunlight, e.g. caused by an eclipse.
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