Wilt

To become limp, wither, or lose vitality; to droop due to heat, lack of water, or exhaustion.

verb

To become limp, wither, or lose vitality; to droop due to heat, lack of water, or exhaustion.

verb

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Imagine a vibrant garden on a hot day: leaves curl, stems bend, and petals look deflated as the plants wilt under the sun.

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wilt -> /wɪlt/; sounds like 'willt' (will + t).

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The word visually resembles a drooping plant; the letters evoke a sense of sagging or bending leaves.

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Wilt is the plant-world counterpart to wither; it describes a physical loss of vigor in living things due to stress, not a mental state.

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wiltedadjective

wiltingverb

wiltsverb

wiltnoun

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withering, droop, fade, sag

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Wilt describes a biological or physical change. Do not confuse with 'will' (intent or future tense). The past participle adjective form is 'wilted'.