Synonyms for

Langley

Verb / ˈlæŋli: / / ˈlæŋgli: / Another word for langley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Langley is a town in British Columbia, Canada, and a community in the Metro Vancouver Regional District.

Synonyms & similar words

samuelpierpointlangley langley city town metropolis municipality settlement district region area locale place spot site location point position post station township village

Synonyms by register

Formal

leisurely unhurried deliberate gradual

Informal

slow laid-back easy-going chill

Literary

languid placid gentle

Antonyms

quick swift rapid speedy brisk hasty

Common collocations

  • langley pace
  • langley movement
  • langley tempo
  • langley stride
  • langley gait
  • langley progress

Word family

adjective languid
adverb languidly

Usage note

The word 'langley' is archaic and rarely used in modern English. It describes a slow, unhurried manner. Its modern equivalents are 'leisurely' or 'languid'.

Example sentences

  1. Langley is a beautiful and peaceful town to live in.
  2. I have many friends in Langley who I visit often.
  3. Langley has a lot of green spaces and parks.
  4. My family and I had a great time visiting Langley's museums and galleries.
  5. The residents of Langley are friendly and welcoming.

Quotes

  • "Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." - Peter Hagerty, Langley
  • "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt, Langley
  • "Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill, Langley

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