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Webster 1913 Edition


Languishing

Lan′guish-ing

,
Adj.
1.
Becoming languid and weak; pining; losing health and strength.
2.
Amorously pensive; indicating melancholy;
as,
languishing
eyes, or look
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Languishing

LAN'GUISHING

, ppr.
1.
Becoming or being feeble; losing strength; pining; withering; fading.
2.
a. Having a languid appearance; as a languishing eye.