wilt

verb

Pronunciation: /wɪlt/

Definition

To lose freshness, become limp, or droop through lack of water or heat.

Examples

• The delicate lettuce leaves started to wilt as soon as they were exposed to the boiling soup.

• Without regular watering, the potted plants in the windowsill will quickly wilt.

• The sunflowers began to wilt under the intense midday heat.

Synonyms of wilt

Words with a similar meaning to wilt:

• droop
• sag
• wither
• languish

Antonyms of wilt

Words with the opposite meaning to wilt:

• thrive
• flourish

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