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