wilting

Definitions

The process of becoming limp, drooping, or shriveled through loss of water or lack of vitality.

Losing strength, vigor, or confidence; becoming faint or exhausted.

Examples

The flowers in the vase were wilting after being left in the direct sunlight all afternoon.

Without regular watering, the garden began wilting under the intense summer heat.

She noticed the wilting leaves on her houseplant and immediately moved it to a shadier spot.

Synonyms

drooping fading withering sagging languishing shriveling flagging

Antonyms

blooming thriving flourishing reviving strengthening growing refreshing