Torpid

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Energy Slump

Use 'torpid' to describe a temporary lack of energy, like a post-lunch slump.

I avoided the torpid effects of a heavy meal by choosing a light salad for lunch.

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Subdued Activity

'Torpid' implies reduced activity or enthusiasm, often in groups or settings.

The classroom was torpid on the hot summer day, with students lethargically awaiting the bell.

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Physical Sensation

'Torpid' can describe a physical feeling of being slow or heavy, not just emotional states.

The long hike left my legs feeling torpid and unresponsive.