wilt — to become weak and drooping due to lack of water or heat
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become weak and drooping due to lack of water or heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪlt/
Korean meaning: 시들다, 말라서 시들어지다
Korean pronunciation: **윌**트
Example Sentences
- My confidence wilted faster than lettuce in a desert when I saw the math test.
- The salad wilted in the heat, looking as sad as my motivation on Monday morning.
- Don't let criticism make you wilt - use it as fertilizer for growth.
wilt
VERB//wɪlt//
to become weak and drooping due to lack of water or heat
Beautiful flowers wilt under the scorching summer heat in the garden
The castle I built stands tall, but my garden's wilt fills me with guilt
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English wilten, possibly related to Dutch welken meaning 'to wilt' or welt 'to roll.' The word may also be influenced by Old English weltian meaning 'to roll or turn.'
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📝Examples
“My confidence wilted faster than lettuce in a desert when I saw the math test.”
“The salad wilted in the heat, looking as sad as my motivation on Monday morning.”
“Don't let criticism make you wilt - use it as fertilizer for growth.”
“The roses began to wilt after three days without water.”
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