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languidly Antonyms

Opposite of languidly

Because the opposite of languidly shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a slow, relaxed, and unhurried manner, showing little inclination to exert effort.

Usage Example

"She stretched out on the veranda and waved energetically at the passing boats."

Strongest
energetically
vigorously
briskly
Strong
actively
busily
hurriedly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a weak, listless, or spiritless manner caused by physical exhaustion or lack of vitality.

Usage Example

"Recovering from a long fever, the patient spoke lively and struggled to stay awake."

Strongest
lively
spiritedly
Strong
enthusiastically
animatedly
vivaciously

Similar words to languidly

Words similar to languidly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

listlessly
lethargically
lazily
indolently
leisurely
wearily
unhurriedly
feebly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Languidly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/languidly
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