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- [lang-gwish-muh nt]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ mənt/
- /ˈlæŋgwɪʃmənt /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lang-gwish-muh nt]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ mənt/
Definitions of languishment word
- noun languishment the act or state of languishing. 1
- noun languishment a languishing expression. 1
- noun languishment The state of languishing. 1
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Origin of languishment
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; languish + -ment
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Parts of speech for Languishment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
languishment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
languishment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for languishment
noun languishment
- fatigue — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
- boredom — Boredom is the state of being bored.
- tedium — the quality or state of being wearisome; irksomeness; tediousness.
- languor — lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
Antonyms for languishment
noun languishment
- vigor — active strength or force.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- vigour — active strength or force.
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