Added 8 October 2026 torpid adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: torpidus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about torpid at Wordnik → Where our words come from → unmoving dormant or hibernating lazy, lethargic or apathetic noun An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat. Related Words: sluggishinertinactivedormantasleephibernatingslownontorpiduntorpidrestagnantunmovingmotionless Back to today's word