lan´guish|ing|ly

lan´guish|ing|ly
lan|guish|ing «LANG gwih shihng», adjective.
1. drooping as with longing. SYNONYM(S): languid, faint, languorous.
2. tender; sentimental; loving: »

languishing glances.

4. failing to excite interest. SYNONYM(S): lethargic, spiritless.
lan´guish|ing|ly, adverb.

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