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torpid

/ˈtɔːrpaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does torpid mean?

adjective

Lacking energy or vitality; sluggish; dormant. Having a low body temperature, often as a result of hibernation.

Example

"The torpid bear slept through the winter, emerging in the spring when the weather warmed up."

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