languish
The word “languish” has 2 syllables: lan-guish
It's pronounced as /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/
What is synonym and antonym for languish?
In the thesaurus, “languish” has 12 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for languish along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for languish
Antonyms for languish
- build
- develop
- grow
- rally
- rebound
- recover
- recuperate
Meanings of languish
- verb
- To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
- To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.
- To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
- To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.
- To make weak; to weaken, devastate.
- To affect a languid air, especially disingenuously.
Example Sentences
- The flowers began to languish in the scorching heat of the summer sun.
- Without proper care, the neglected garden will continue to languish.
- He could feel his creativity start to languish as he struggled to find inspiration.
- The economy will languish if no measures are taken to stimulate growth and investment.
- She watched her dreams languish as she struggled to break free from the constraints of her circumstances.
On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to languish, such as: build, deteriorate, develop, dwindle, fade, fail, faint.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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