moribund — at the point of death; in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: at the point of death; in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/
Korean meaning: 죽어가는, 쇠퇴하는, 활력이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **모**리번드
Example Sentences
- The CEO's moribund management style killed all creativity in the office.
- My moribund houseplant finally gave up after I forgot to water it for three weeks.
- The moribund shopping mall had only three stores left open.
moribund
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd//
at the point of death; in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor
The elderly owner watches his moribund bookstore slowly fade away
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The moribund ship lies bound, with only decay's sound
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From Latin 'moribundus', derived from 'mori' (to die) combined with the suffix '-bundus' (expressing a state or condition). The term entered English in the 17th century to describe someone or something approaching death or decline.
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“The CEO's moribund management style killed all creativity in the office.”
“My moribund houseplant finally gave up after I forgot to water it for three weeks.”
“The moribund shopping mall had only three stores left open.”
“His moribund social life consisted of watching Netflix alone every Friday night.”
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