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withering

 

[ หˆwษชรฐษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing plants

Withering refers to the process of drying up or becoming weak and lifeless. It is commonly used to describe plants that are losing vitality, often due to lack of water or nutrients. This term can also metaphorically describe a loss of energy or vigor in living organisms or processes. When something is withering, it is at risk of decay or death, highlighting the fragility of life.

Synonyms

declining, deteriorating, drooping, fading, shriveling.

Examples of usage

  • The flowers are withering in the heat.
  • The once vibrant garden has become withering.
  • Her enthusiasm was withering as the deadline approached.

Translations

Translations of the word "withering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murchando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwelken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ layu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ'ัะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ™dniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆžฏใ‚Œใ‚‹ (kareru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรฉtrissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marchitamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋“ค๋‹ค (sideulda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุจูˆู„ (dhubul)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usychรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรคdnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžฏ่Ž (kลซwฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ venenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vissna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั€ั–ะฝัƒ (sรผriรฑu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ (mochra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solฤŸunluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marchitamiento

Etymology

The word 'withering' originates from the Old English 'witherian,' which means 'to fade or decay.' It is related to the Old Norse 'vithra,' meaning 'to dry,' and the Proto-Germanic root '*wiรพran,' which conveys the idea of decay or destruction. Over time, the term has evolved to describe both literal and figurative states of decline. In botanical contexts, 'withering' emphasizes the process by which plants lose their health due to insufficient care or adverse conditions. This word has also been metaphorically adopted in literature and speech to illustrate emotional or physical decline in humans and other beings, capturing a universal theme of fragility and impermanence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,619, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.