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Synonyms & Similar Words
decline
deteriorate
weaken
fade
wither
droop
sink
flag
slump
dwindle
wane
diminish
decrease
falter
stumble
struggle
suffer
pine
yearn
long
decay
rot
perish
die
waste
atrophy
shrivel
wilt
languor
lassitude
lethargy
malaise
melancholy
despair
despondency
hopelessness
Meaning of Languish
to become weak or feeble, often due to a lack of care, attention, or nourishment
Definitions
- To become weak or feeble, often due to a lack of care, attention, or nourishment
- To feel or show a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or interest
- To suffer or deteriorate, often due to neglect or lack of attention
Etymology of Languish
The word "languish" comes from the Old French word "languir", which is derived from the Latin word "languere", meaning "to be faint or weak"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of physical and emotional states, including illness, sadness, and melancholy
In modern usage, the word is often used to describe a state of decline, deterioration, or stagnation
Example Uses
- The plant began to languish in the dry soil, and soon died
- She languished in bed for weeks, unable to shake off the illness
- The company's sales began to languish after the economic downturn
- He languished in prison for years, waiting for a trial that never came
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
thrive
flourish
prosper
grow
strengthen
improve
recover
revive
rejuvenate
energize
invigorate
revitalize
blossom
bloom
succeed
excel
flourish
boom
surge
expand
increase
escalate
intensify