Wilted: meaning, definitions and examples

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wilted

 

[ หˆwษชltษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

plant condition

Wilted describes a state in which a plant has lost its rigidity and has begun to droop due to lack of water or other environmental stresses. This condition often signifies that the plant is not receiving adequate hydration, which can lead to permanent damage if not addressed. Wilted plants may appear limp and lifeless, and their leaves might be curled or shriveled. In some cases, wilting can be reversible if the plant is promptly watered and given proper care.

Synonyms

drooping, limping, shriveling

Examples of usage

  • The wilting flowers needed water.
  • After a week without rain, the garden was filled with wilted plants.
  • She noticed that the wilting leaves signaled a need for immediate care.

Translations

Translations of the word "wilted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murcha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค–เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwelkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ layu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ'ัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ™dnฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใŠใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรฉtri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marchito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋“ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvadlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรคdnรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžฏ่Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovenel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveigรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒจแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marchito

Etymology

The word 'wilted' originates from the Old English term 'wiht', meaning 'to cause to bend or shrink'. This evolved through Middle English to 'wilten', which referred specifically to the drooping of plants when deprived of water. The concept of wilting is closely tied to the physiological responses of plants to stressors in their environment, particularly moisture levels. As horticulture developed, the term became synonymous with signs of distress in flora. The use of 'wilt' in a figurative sense can also encompass feelings of fatigue or emotional drooping in non-plant contexts, signaling a broader application in the English language. The understanding of wilting has practical implications in gardening and farming, leading to better care practices for maintaining plant health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,685, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.