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drooped

 

[ dru:pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical appearance

The term 'drooped' refers to the action of bending down or hanging loosely, often as a result of weariness, pressure, or loss of strength. It can describe the posture of a person or an object that has fallen or is hanging down. In some contexts, it might also indicate a lack of energy or enthusiasm. For example, when a person's shoulders droop, it suggests a feeling of defeat or sadness.

Synonyms

collapsed, sagged, slumped, sunk

Examples of usage

  • Her shoulders drooped after receiving the bad news.
  • The flowers drooped from lack of water.
  • He drooped in his chair, exhausted from the long day.
  • The dog's ears drooped when he was scolded.

Translations

Translations of the word "drooped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caiu

🇮🇳 झुक गया

🇩🇪 heruntergefallen

🇮🇩 terkulai

🇺🇦 опустився

🇵🇱 opadł

🇯🇵 垂れ下がった

🇫🇷 pendu

🇪🇸 caído

🇹🇷 sarkmış

🇰🇷 처진

🇸🇦 متدلي

🇨🇿 visící

🇸🇰 visí

🇨🇳 下垂

🇸🇮 obešen

🇮🇸 hangandi

🇰🇿 иіліп

🇬🇪 დაშლილი

🇦🇿 asılmış

🇲🇽 caído

Word origin

The word 'droop' comes from the Middle English word 'droupen', which means 'to fall' or 'to decline'. This form is derived from the Old English 'drūpan', meaning 'to fall down' or 'to droop'. The etymology reflects a broader concept of decline or sagging. The term has evolved over time to capture more nuanced meanings associated with feelings of sadness or defeat. Throughout history, 'droop' has been used in various literary contexts to evoke imagery of physical and emotional deterioration. Its usage can be found in poetry and prose, often symbolizing states of despair or fatigue. In modern English, it conveys not just the literal sense of bending down but also metaphorical implications of emotional weight.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,530, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.