Vocabulary Entry

wilting

|verb • adjective

verb

To become droopy or weak, typically due to lack of water or nutrients.

Example Sentences

"The flowers in the garden are wilting from the heat."

"If you forget to water the plants, they will start wilting."

"The heat of the afternoon sun caused the leaves to wilt."

adjective

Example Sentences

"She looked at her wilting bouquet and decided to replace it."

"His wilting enthusiasm for the project was evident."

"The wilting leaves indicated that the plant needed care."