Use 'torpid' to describe a temporary lack of energy, like a post-lunch slump. I avoided the torpid effects of a heavy meal by choosing a light salad for lunch.
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Subdued Activity
'Torpid' implies reduced activity or enthusiasm, often in groups or settings. The classroom was torpid on the hot summer day, with students lethargically awaiting the bell.
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Physical Sensation
'Torpid' can describe a physical feeling of being slow or heavy, not just emotional states. The long hike left my legs feeling torpid and unresponsive.