Pronunciation: /wɪlt/
noun a gradual decline or decay in strength, quality, or power
A1 The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun.
A2 The lettuce in the garden wilted due to lack of water.
B1 The chef noticed the wilted lettuce and threw it away.
B2 The farmer had to discard the wilted crops after a heatwave.
C1 The lack of proper care caused the flowers to wilt prematurely.
C2 The scientist studied the process of wilting in plants under different conditions.
verb to become limp or drooping, as a fading flower; to lose strength or vigor
A1 The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
A2 If you don't water the plants, they will wilt.
B1 The lettuce started to wilt after being left out of the fridge.
B2 The heat caused the delicate petals to wilt quickly.
C1 The lack of proper care caused the once vibrant garden to wilt.
C2 The neglect of the garden led to the flowers wilting and dying.
formal The flowers in the garden began to wilt due to the lack of water.
informal If you don't water the plants, they will wilt and die.
slang I forgot to water my houseplants and now they're all wilted.
figurative Her spirits seemed to wilt as she listened to the bad news.
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