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languish
[lang-gwish]
verb (used without object)
to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade.
Whether the plant thrives or languishes and dies is heavily dependent on the climate.
to lose vigor and vitality.
Though she was once full of energy, her illness had caused her to languish.
to undergo neglect or experience prolonged inactivity; suffer hardship and distress.
to languish in prison for ten years.
to be subjected to delay or disregard; be ignored.
a petition that languished on the warden's desk for a year.
to pine with desire or longing.
to assume an expression of tender, sentimental melancholy.
noun
Archaic., the act or state of being neglected, losing vigor, or becoming weak.
Archaic., a tender, melancholy look or expression.
languish
/ ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ /
verb
to lose or diminish in strength or energy
(often foll by for) to be listless with desire; pine
to suffer deprivation, hardship, or neglect
to languish in prison
to put on a tender, nostalgic, or melancholic expression
Other Word Forms
- languisher noun
- languishingly adverb
- languishment noun
- languishing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of languish1
Example Sentences
But Liverpool head to West Ham on Sunday languishing in 12th place in the Premier League -- the first time in more than a decade they have been in the bottom half of the table.
And once again they were devoid of inspiration and energy in another lethargic display that left them languishing in 11th place, eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
It helped some investors gain confidence that the company was mounting a comeback, Nathanson said, but the share price still languished this summer.
The winning treats have disappeared, while runners-up still languish on their plates.
Strong cases languished in bureaucratic limbo while families of applicants pleaded in vain.
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