languishing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
To lose strength, energy, or spirit; to become weak or feeble.
Examples
Without attention, the plants in the neglected garden began to languish.
He felt his enthusiasm languish as the project dragged on.
The economy continued to languish for several years after the recession.
How to Use languishing
- languish in (prepositional phrase)
- To exist in a state of neglect or inactivity within a place or situation. — "Without proper care, the historical documents began to languish in the archives."
- languish from (prepositional phrase)
- To suffer from a lack of something essential, leading to weakness or decline. — "The small business continues to languish from a lack of customers."
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