languishing
(lan-guish-ing)
3 syllables
Definition
verb. 1 to lose strength or energy; weaken; to suffer in a state of neglect or indifference; 2 to yearn or long for someone esp. in a melancholy way
Example Sentence
The flowers were languishing in the hot sun.
Synonyms
decay; fade; fail; flag; pine; wilt
Antonyms
flourish; thrive