Associations to the word «Torpid»

Wiktionary

TORPID, adjective. Unmoving, dormant or hibernating
TORPID, adjective. Lazy, lethargic or apathetic
TORPID, noun. (UK) (slang) (Oxford University) An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat.

Dictionary definition

TORPID, adjective. Slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age".
TORPID, adjective. In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs".

Wise words

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