torpid in a sentence

Definition

Torpid: lacking in energy or vitality; sluggish or inactive.

The torpid sloth moved slowly through the dense rainforest, barely acknowledging the bustling activity around it.
After a long, torpid afternoon, she finally mustered the energy to take a walk in the cool evening air.
His torpid response to the urgent news shocked everyone in the room, as they had expected a more animated reaction.
The heat of summer left the students feeling torpid, struggling to concentrate on their lessons.
Despite its torpid appearance, the creature was capable of sudden bursts of speed when it sensed danger.