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Wilting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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wilting

wilt-ing

🇺🇸 /ˈwɪɫtɪŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /wˈɪltɪŋ/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

flower

To become limp or drooping, as a flower lacking water.

Synonyms

droop, fade, flag.

Examples of usage

  • The flowers in the vase were wilting due to the lack of water.
  • After being left in the sun all day, the delicate petals of the rose started wilting.
  • The plants in the garden wilted during the heatwave.
  • The leaves of the plant were wilting, signaling the need for more water.

Translations

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Quick facts about “wilting”

Wilting is a 2-syllable verb (wilt-ing). It is pronounced /ˈwɪɫtɪŋ/ in American English and /wˈɪltɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #23,479 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'wilting'

The word 'wilting' originates from the Old English word 'wiltian', meaning to wither or fade. It has been used in the context of plants losing their turgor pressure and becoming limp since the 16th century. The term is commonly associated with flowers and plants, describing their physical state when lacking water or under extreme heat.

See also: wilt.

Rhymes

Wilting rhymes with tilting and quilting.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,479, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.