verb
to be or remain in a state of weakness or inactivity
adjective
weak or lacking vitality
adverb
in a weak or lacking vitality manner
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The old building stood languishing in disrepair, waiting for someone to restore it.
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My plants have been languishing in the sun without enough water.
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I feel like I've been languishing in this dead-end job for too long.
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Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were languishing in obscurity until she was discovered.