verb🔗ShareTo lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness."The houseplant, without sunlight or water, languished and eventually died. "bodyconditiondiseasesufferingphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness."He languished without his girlfriend"mindemotionsoulsufferingconditionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo live in miserable or disheartening conditions."He languished in prison for years"conditionsufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful."The case languished for years before coming to trial."conditionactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make weak; to weaken, devastate."The wilting plant languished without water, its leaves turning brown. "conditionbodymindsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo affect a languid air, especially disingenuously."After failing the test, Sarah languished in the corner, hoping her teacher would notice and feel sorry for her. "attitudecharacterappearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
