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 awaywasteHave a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example: "She ached for a cigarette"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achepineyearnyenHypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearnHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become feeble
Example: "The prisoner has been languishing for years in the dungeon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fadeExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is LANGUISHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, languished is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordLANGUISHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is LANGUISHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, languished is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLANGUISHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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genus dahlia