Pronunciation: /wɪltɪd/
verb Wilted is also a verb that means to become limp or drooping, as in 'The flowers wilted in the heat.'
A1 The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
A2 She forgot to water the plants, so they wilted.
B1 The lettuce in the fridge wilted because it was not stored properly.
B2 The chef noticed the herbs were starting to wilt and quickly used them in the dish.
C1 The once vibrant garden now lay wilted and neglected.
C2 The politician's popularity wilted after the scandal was exposed.
adjective Wilted is an adjective that describes something that has become limp or drooping, usually due to lack of water or nutrients.
A1 The flowers in the garden looked wilted.
A2 She tried to revive the wilted plant by watering it.
B1 The lettuce in the fridge had wilted and needed to be thrown out.
B2 The heatwave caused the once vibrant garden to become wilted and dry.
C1 The chef refused to use the wilted herbs in the dish, opting for fresh ones instead.
C2 The bouquet of flowers had wilted during the long journey, but still looked beautiful in its own way.
formal The flowers in the vase had wilted due to lack of water.
informal I forgot to water the plants and now they're all wilted.
slang My mom's garden is looking sad with all the wilted plants.
figurative His spirits wilted after receiving the bad news.
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