enervated
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking strength or vigor; weakened, drained of energy: Describes a state of being physically or mentally exhausted, depleted of vitality or force.
- Deprived of force or strength; devitalized: Can describe something, such as an argument or a style, that has been made feeble or ineffective.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- After the marathon, he felt completely enervated and could barely move.
- The long, hot day left the hikers feeling enervated and listless.
- The illness had an enervating effect, leaving her enervated for weeks.
- His prose, once powerful, had become enervated and dull over the years.
Advanced Usage
- "Enervated by": Used to specify the cause of the weakness or depletion.
- The team was enervated by the constant stress and pressure of the project.
- "Enervated state/condition": Emphasizes the condition of being weakened.
- The patient was in an enervated state, requiring complete rest.
Variants and Related Words
- Enervate (verb): To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.
- The tropical heat can enervate even the strongest travelers.
- Enervating (adjective): Causing one to feel drained of energy; weakening.
- It was an enervating journey through the desert.
Synonyms
- Debilitated: Weakened, often by illness or exertion.
- Exhausted: Drained of physical or mental resources; extremely tired.
- Fatigued: Wearied, tired.
- Languid: Lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed.
- Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Antonyms
- Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Invigorated: Filled with energy and life.
- Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.
Notes on Usage
- "Enervated" vs. "Energized": These are often confused due to their similar spelling but have opposite meanings. "Enervated" means weakened, while "energized" means filled with energy.
- Formality: "Enervated" is a more formal or literary term compared to common synonyms like "tired" or "exhausted." It often implies a profound or debilitating loss of strength.
Adjective
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lacking strength or vigor
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