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wilted

adjective

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

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Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
D
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

    “Wilted lettuce”

adjective

  1. Without energy or will;- G.K. Chesterton

    “Gave a limp handshake”

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Wilted lettuce
Gave a limp handshake
A limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know
The afternoon heat left her feeling wilted

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