Drooping (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Having branches or flower heads that bend downward; "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The once-vibrant sunflowers now had drooping petals, their bright yellow color faded to a dull brown.
- The delicate orchids swayed gently in the breeze, their drooping stems adding to their exotic beauty.
- Lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers lined the walkway, filling the air with their sweet scent.
- The drooping branches of the weeping cherry tree created a natural canopy, providing shade from the sun.
- Freshly cut peonies arranged in a vase, their drooping petals creating a soft, romantic display.