Torpid
/ˈtɔːrpɪd/adjective
Not showing much activity or energy.
After lunch, everyone was feeling a bit torpid.
Often appears as...
- torpid afternoon
- torpid state
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Energy 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Subdued 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical 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.
Compare with
apatheticdormantdullinactiveinertlethargiclifelesssluggish
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