drooping

[ˈdruːpɪŋ]

drooping Definition

  • 1hanging or bending downwards limply, especially because of tiredness or illness
  • 2becoming weaker or less enthusiastic

Using drooping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drooping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flowers were drooping in the heat.

  • Example

    She walked with a drooping head.

  • Example

    His spirits were drooping after the loss.

drooping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drooping

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Summary: drooping in Brief

The term 'drooping' [ˈdruːpɪŋ] describes something that is hanging or bending downwards limply, often due to tiredness or illness. It can also refer to becoming weaker or less enthusiastic, as in 'His spirits were drooping after the loss.' Synonyms include 'sagging' and 'wilting,' while antonyms include 'upright' and 'perky.'