Lassitude

Due to a surfeit of Guinness and red wine, I find myself overcome today with an unbearable lassitude.

And much like the great explorer Major Burley feel it can only be cured by vast amounts of medical Champagne.


Ref: The Ascent of Rum Doodle by WE Bowman

I will always be grateful to Mr Bowman for introducing the word 'lassitude' into my vocabulary, from what is still one of the funniest books I've ever read.

Lassitude

1. weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.
2. a condition of indolent indifference: the pleasant lassitude of the warm summer afternoon.