Both Uses of
languid
in
Great Expectations
- He was still a pale young gentleman, and had a certain conquered languor about him in the midst of his spirits and briskness, that did not seem indicative of natural strength.†
Chpt 22 *
- When she left off—and she had not laughed languidly, but with real enjoyment—I said, in my diffident way with her,— "I hope I may suppose that you would not be amused if they did me any harm."†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(languid) lacking energy or relaxed or moving slowly