Dismal and Languishing

Dismal

Dismal adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Languishing and dismal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Languishing" instead an adjective "Dismal".

Nearby Word: dismally

Languishing

Languishing adjective - Lacking bodily energy or motivation.

Dismal and languishing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Languishing".

Nearby Words: languish, languor, languished
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