wilts

[US]/[wɪlt]/
[UK]/[wɪlt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to become limp or droop, especially from heat or lack of water; to lose determination or enthusiasm
v. (intransitive)to droop or wither
n.a period of weakness or depression

Phrases & Collocations

wilts in heat

wilting flower

wilts away

wilting leaves

wilts quickly

wilting under

wilting sun

wilts down

wilts slightly

wilts and droops

Example Sentences

the lettuce wilts quickly in the summer heat.

her enthusiasm for the project began to wilt after weeks of setbacks.

the flowers wilted without enough water.

his spirit wilted under the pressure of constant criticism.

the old wallpaper wilts and peels away from the wall.

the team's morale wilted after losing the championship game.

the spinach wilts when you cook it.

the economy wilts in the face of rising inflation.

the plant wilts if it doesn't get enough sunlight.

my hopes wilted as the deadline approached.

the dough wilts if left out too long.

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