Vocabulary Entry

wilt

|verb • noun

verb

To become limp or droop, often due to lack of water or heat.

Example Sentences

"The flowers began to wilt after several days without water."

"He felt his confidence wilt in the face of harsh criticism."

"The heat caused the lettuce to wilt on the kitchen counter."

noun

Example Sentences

"The wilt of the plant was evident after the drought."

"She noticed the wilt in her once-vibrant garden."

"The wilt of his enthusiasm was hard to ignore."