languishment

The word “languishment” has 3 syllables: lan-guish-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃmənt/


What is synonym and antonym for languishment?

In the thesaurus, “languishment” has 23 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for languishment along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for languishment

  • boredom
  • decadence
  • decay
  • declension
  • decline
  • decrease
  • degeneration
  • deterioration
  • diminishment
  • ebbing
  • ennui
  • failing
  • fatigue
  • hindrance
  • impairment
  • impediment
  • lapse
  • lessening
  • reduction
  • sinking
  • slowing
  • weakening
  • worsening

Antonyms for languishment

  • advance
  • advancement
  • breakthrough
  • energy
  • enhancement
  • excitement
  • improvement
  • liveliness
  • refinement
  • vigor

Meanings of languishment

  • noun
    1. The state of languishing.
    2. Tenderness of look or mien; amorous pensiveness.

Example Sentences

  • The languishment of the garden was evident in the overgrown weeds and wilting flowers.
  • Her days were filled with a sense of languishment as she waited for news of her missing brother.
  • The once vibrant neighborhood had fallen into a state of languishment as businesses closed and residents moved away.
  • The languishment of his creativity was apparent in his uninspired paintings.
  • The company's decline was marked by a period of economic languishment and stagnation.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to languishment, such as: advance, advancement, boredom, breakthrough, decadence, decay, declension.

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