LANGUISHES
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Languishes.
Languishes - 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 languishes in prison, awaiting trial."
"The old house languishes in a state of disrepair."
"The economy languishes due to poor government policies."
"She languishes in a loveless marriage."
"The injured bird languishes on the ground, unable to fly."
Word Game Points
Is LANGUISHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, languishes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LANGUISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LANGUISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, languishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLANGUISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is LANGUISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, languishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLANGUISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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