How Do You Spell LANGUISHING?

Pronunciation: [lˈaŋɡwɪʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Languishing (/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/) is a word with a tricky spelling that can be hard to remember. It begins with the letters "lan," which sound like "lang" when pronounced. The second syllable is "guish," which rhymes with "squish" and is spelled with the letters "gui." Finally, the word ends with "ing," which is pronounced "ing" as in "king." Languishing means to exist in a state of weakness, inactivity, or depression, and is often used to describe people or relationships that are struggling to thrive.

LANGUISHING Meaning and Definition

  1. Languishing is a term that refers to a state of weakness, weariness, or lack of vitality. It is often used to describe a person or thing that is in a state of decline, decay, or stagnation. Languishing can be characterized by a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or motivation, and a feeling of being stuck or trapped in a monotonous or unproductive situation.

    In a physical sense, languishing can manifest as a prolonged illness or weakness that inhibits normal functioning and hinders the ability to recover or make progress. This can be due to a variety of factors such as poor health, chronic pain, or prolonged periods of inactivity.

    On a psychological level, languishing can be experienced as a feeling of being disconnected, disengaged, or unfulfilled in one's personal or professional life. It can result from a lack of purpose, meaningful goals, or a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities. Languishing can also occur as a result of prolonged exposure to stress, difficult circumstances, or a sense of being overwhelmed or burned out.

    In some cases, languishing can be a temporary condition, while in others, it can be a chronic state that requires intervention or support to overcome. Strategies for combating languishing can include finding new sources of motivation, setting achievable goals, seeking help from others, and taking steps to improve physical and mental well-being.

  2. • Losing strength; pining.
    • Showing languor.
    • Feebleness; loss of strength.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LANGUISHING

  • languising
  • kanguishing
  • panguishing
  • oanguishing
  • lznguishing
  • lsnguishing
  • lwnguishing
  • lqnguishing
  • labguishing
  • lamguishing
  • lajguishing
  • lahguishing
  • lanfuishing
  • lanvuishing
  • lanbuishing
  • lanhuishing
  • languishingy
  • langishing
  • lawgivving

Etymology of LANGUISHING

The word "languishing" is derived from the Middle English word "languissen", which can be traced back to the Old French word "languiss-", the present participle stem of "languir". In turn, "languir" comes from the Latin word "languere", meaning "to be weak or faint". The root of this Latin word is believed to be related to the Proto-Indo-European base "*slēg", which means "slack" or "slacken". Over time, "languishing" has come to mean a state of being weak, listless, or lacking vitality.

Conjugate verb Languishing

CONDITIONAL

I would languish
we would languish
you would languish
he/she/it would languish
they would languish

FUTURE

I will languish
we will languish
you will languish
he/she/it will languish
they will languish

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have languished
we will have languished
you will have languished
he/she/it will have languished
they will have languished

PAST

I languished
we languished
you languished
he/she/it languished
they languished

PAST PERFECT

I had languished
we had languished
you had languished
he/she/it had languished
they had languished

PRESENT

I languish
we languish
you languish
he/she/it languishes
they languish

PRESENT PERFECT

I have languished
we have languished
you have languished
he/she/it has languished
they have languished
I am languishing
we are languishing
you are languishing
he/she/it is languishing
they are languishing
I was languishing
we were languishing
you were languishing
he/she/it was languishing
they were languishing
I will be languishing
we will be languishing
you will be languishing
he/she/it will be languishing
they will be languishing
I have been languishing
we have been languishing
you have been languishing
he/she/it has been languishing
they have been languishing
I had been languishing
we had been languishing
you had been languishing
he/she/it had been languishing
they had been languishing
I will have been languishing
we will have been languishing
you will have been languishing
he/she/it will have been languishing
they will have been languishing
I would have languished
we would have languished
you would have languished
he/she/it would have languished
they would have languished
I would be languishing
we would be languishing
you would be languishing
he/she/it would be languishing
they would be languishing
I would have been languishing
we would have been languishing
you would have been languishing
he/she/it would have been languishing
they would have been languishing

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