wilt

intransitive-verb
UK: /wɪlt/
US: /wɪlt/

  1. To become weak and bend downwards; to lose freshness and firmness.

    1. The flowers will wilt if you don't water them soon.
    2. Without enough sunlight, the plants began to wilt and lose their vibrant color.

  2. To lose energy, confidence, or enthusiasm.

    1. He seemed to wilt under the pressure of the exam.
    2. She could see his enthusiasm wilt as the project faced numerous setbacks and delays.

Synonyms

weaken fade droop decline sag
wilt transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to droop or lose freshness.

    1. The sun wilted the lettuce in the garden.
    2. The heat wave wilted the crops, leaving the farmers with significant losses.

  2. To cause someone to lose energy or confidence.

    1. Her harsh words wilted his spirit.
    2. The constant criticism seemed to wilt her determination to succeed in the competition.
wilt noun

  1. The condition of being limp or drooping.

    1. The wilt of the lettuce made it unappetizing.
    2. The gardener examined the wilt of the leaves to determine the cause of the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wilt" in English means: To become weak and bend downwards; to lose freshness and firmness., To lose energy, confidence, or enthusiasm..

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

Synonyms for "wilt": weaken, fade, droop, decline, sag.

Example usage of "wilt": "The flowers will wilt if you don't water them soon.". More examples on the page.