Vocabulary Entry

moribund

|adjective • noun

adjective

In a state of decline or near death; lacking vitality.

Example Sentences

"The moribund economy struggled to recover after the recession."

"His interests had become moribund, and he found it hard to get excited about anything."

"The once-thriving business was now moribund, with few customers walking through the door."

noun

Example Sentences

"Many historians argue that the moribund of the bakery's art is due to modern production methods."

"The moribund of the local bookstore was evident as fewer people visited it each month."

"As a moribund in the community, the library struggled to retain its relevance."