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Synonyms for (adjective) torpid

Synonyms: torpid, inert, soggy, sluggish Definition: slow and apathetic Usage: she was fat and inert; a sluggish worker; a mind grown torpid in old age

Hypernyms: inactive Definition: not active physically or mentally Usage: illness forced him to live an inactive life; dreamy and inactive by nature

Synonyms: torpid, dormant, hibernating Definition: in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation Usage: dormant buds; a hibernating bear; torpid frogs

Hypernyms: asleep Definition: in a state of sleep Usage: were all asleep when the phone rang; fell asleep at the wheel