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torpid

/ˈtɔːr.pɪd/
tor · pid
Adverb:torpidly
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torpid Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Mentally or physically inactive; lacking energy, vigor, or responsiveness.

Example

"The heavy afternoon heat left the entire office feeling torpid and unproductive."

2

In a state of suspended physical powers and biological activity, especially during hibernation or estivation.

Example

"During the freezing winter months, the frogs remain torpid in the mud at the bottom of the pond."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'torpid' (sluggish, lethargic, or dormant) with 'torrid' (intensely hot, passionate, or parched).

• Nearby Words

toronto
torontonian
torpedo
torpid
torque
torque wrench
torrent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'torpidus', meaning 'numb, stiff, or sluggish', from the verb 'torpere' ('to be stiff or numb').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Torpid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/torpid
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