noun Download 🔗Share (Oxford University slang) An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat. Examples : ""Our college's second boat was considered a torpid, always lagging behind the faster crews in the regatta." " sport nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Unmoving Examples : "The cat lay torpid on the sunny windowsill, not even twitching an ear. " physiology biology condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Dormant or hibernating Examples : "The bear, usually energetic, was torpid during the winter months, barely moving in its den. " physiology biology animal organism condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Lazy, lethargic or apathetic Examples : "After a large Thanksgiving dinner, everyone felt too torpid to do anything except nap on the couch. " character condition mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading