moribund

adjective
UK: /ˈmɒrɪbʌnd/
US: /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

  1. In a dying state; near death. Also describes something that is becoming obsolete or inactive.

    1. The moribund patient lay motionless in the hospital bed.
    2. The newspaper industry is moribund, struggling to adapt to the digital age.

  2. Being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence. No longer effective or vigorous.

    1. Their moribund relationship was beyond repair, sadly ending soon.
    2. The once vibrant town is now moribund, due to the factory closing down.

Synonyms

dying declining obsolete stagnant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moribund" in English means: In a dying state; near death. Also describes something that is becoming obsolete or inactive., Being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence. No longer effective or vigorous..

The phonetic transcription of "moribund" is /ˈmɒrɪbʌnd/ in British English and /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moribund": dying, declining, obsolete, stagnant.

Example usage of "moribund": "The moribund patient lay motionless in the hospital bed.". More examples on the page.