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Drooping: meaning, definitions and examples

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drooping

 

[ ˈdruːpɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Having a downward or sagging appearance, typically due to lack of support or vitality.

Synonyms

hanging, sagging, wilting

Examples of usage

  • The drooping flowers needed to be watered.
  • Her drooping shoulders showed her exhaustion.
  • The drooping branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To bend or hang downward limply.

Synonyms

dangle, sag, slump

Examples of usage

  • The leaves were drooping from lack of water.
  • The puppy's ears drooped when it was sad.

Translations

Translations of the word "drooping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caído

🇮🇳 झुका हुआ

🇩🇪 herabhängend

🇮🇩 terkulai

🇺🇦 похилений

🇵🇱 zwisający

🇯🇵 垂れ下がる

🇫🇷 pendant

🇪🇸 caído

🇹🇷 sarkan

🇰🇷 처지는

🇸🇦 متدلي

🇨🇿 skleslý

🇸🇰 klesajúci

🇨🇳 下垂的

🇸🇮 povešen

🇮🇸 hangandi

🇰🇿 иілген

🇬🇪 დამშრალი

🇦🇿 asılı

🇲🇽 caído

Word origin

The word 'drooping' originated from the Middle English word 'dropen' and is related to the Old Norse 'drūpa' meaning 'to hang down'. The concept of drooping has been observed in nature for centuries, with plants, flowers, and even human features exhibiting this characteristic. The term has evolved over time to be used in various contexts to describe the downward or sagging appearance of objects or individuals.

See also: droop, droopy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,739, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.