languishment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English languish Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English languishment From languish + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of languishing.
- (countable, uncountable) Tenderness of look or mien; amorous pensiveness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| languishments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |