languishy Tee

Main Entry: lang·uishy Pronunciation: 'lang-gwishy Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): lang·uish·ier; -est Etymology: Modern English, 1 a : to feel feeble, weak, or enervated b : to be or live in a state of depression or decreasing vitality 2 a : to become dispirited : PINE <languishing in prison> b : to suffer neglect <the bill languished in the Senate for eight months> 3 : to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy