dying

Definitions

Approaching the end of life; ceasing to live.

Coming to an end or fading away; declining or failing.

Relating to or occurring at the time of death.

Examples

The dying embers in the fireplace cast a warm glow across the room.

She was dying to tell her best friend the exciting news about her promotion.

Synonyms

expiring passing away perishing failing fading terminal moribund

Antonyms

thriving flourishing living blooming reviving beginning prospering