Wilted (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease; "wilted lettuce".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The once vibrant flowers now stood wilted in the garden, victims of the severe drought.
- After a week without water, the wilted leaves of the basil plant began to turn brown.
- The wilted lettuce in the salad was a disappointment, but the chef assured us it was still safe to eat.
- The heat wave had taken its toll on the garden, leaving the wilted petals of the roses to droop sadly.
- The gardener carefully pruned the wilted stems of the rose bush, hoping to revive its former beauty.
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Meaning 2
Without energy or will; "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G.K.Chesterton; "the afternoon heat left her feeling wilted".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The long, grueling hike left her feeling wilted and exhausted.
- After a sleepless night, he gave a wilted smile as he greeted his coworkers.
- The afternoon heat left her feeling wilted, and she collapsed onto the couch.
- The once-passionate activist now seemed wilted, her enthusiasm drained by years of disappointment.
- The team's wilted performance in the second half cost them the championship.