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LANGUISHED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Languished.

Languished - as a verb

Lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

Example: "After her husband died, she just pined away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pine awaywaste

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achepineyearnyen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become feeble

Example: "The prisoner has been languishing for years in the dungeon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fade

Example Sentences

"He languished in prison for years before being released."
"The old building has languished in neglect for decades."
"The injured player languished on the bench, unable to participate."
"The flowers languished in the heat without proper watering."
"After losing his job, he languished at home feeling hopeless."
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Word Game Points

Is LANGUISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, languished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LANGUISHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is LANGUISHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, languished is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LANGUISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is LANGUISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, languished is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LANGUISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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