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- pronunciation:
- tor
pihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation.
The torpid bear will remain in its hollow for at least another month.- synonyms:
- dormant, inactive, quiescent
- antonyms:
- active
- similar words:
- indolent, inert, passive, stagnant
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definition 2: |
drowsy or slow-moving; lethargic; apathetic.
He had just gotten out of bed and was still somewhat torpid.- synonyms:
- inactive, inert, lackadaisical, languid, lazy, lethargic, listless, sluggish, stagnant
- antonyms:
- active, energetic
- similar words:
- apathetic, dopey, dormant, drowsy, dull, fainéant, indifferent, indolent, logy, slothful, slow, slow-motion, supine, tardy
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related words: |
laggard, languid, phlegmatic, sleepy, sluggish |
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derivations: |
torpidly (adv.), torpidity (n.), torpidness (n.) |
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