boring as beans vs languid

boring as beans

adj
  • Very boring; devoid of interest. 

languid

adj
  • Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting. 

  • Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful. 

  • Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless. 

  • Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted. 

  • Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic. 

  • Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried. 

  • Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak. 

noun
  • Synonym of languet (“a flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ”) 

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