Drooping: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to the first 'drooping' but can be used more interchangeably with the other synonyms in different contexts.

• The flag was drooping without a breeze.
• Her shoulders were drooping with sadness.

Used to describe something that is sinking or bending downward due to weight or pressure, giving an impression of heaviness.

• The old couch was sagging in the middle.
• His pants were sagging below his waist.

Applicable in situations where something is suspended or dangles freely, often implying a vertical position.

• The picture was hanging on the wall.
• Birds were hanging from the branch.

Best used when talking about plants or something losing vitality, typically due to lack of water or nutrients.

• The heat caused the flowers to start wilting.
• The lettuce in the fridge began wilting.

Usually describes something that is hanging down weakly or losing strength or energy. Often used for plants, facial features, or objects that are supposed to be upright.

• The flowers were drooping because they hadn't been watered.
• His shoulders were drooping from exhaustion.

Describes something that is sinking downward due to weight, pressure, or loss of support. Often used for soft structures like beds, roofs, and skin.

• The mattress sags in the middle.
• The old roof began to sag under the weight of the snow.

Often describes a decline or decrease in strength, quality, or performance. Frequently used for economic conditions, posture, and mood.

• He slumped in his chair after a long day at work.
• The economy went into a slump after the stock market crash.

Used when something is hanging or swinging loosely, often by a small attachment. Often used for objects or parts of the body that are suspended in the air.

• The earrings dangled from her ears.
• He dangled the keys in front of me.