droop
droop / droop / droop / droop
Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun
past: droopedpp: droopeding: drooping
This word evokes a sense of gravitational surrender, where an object or a person loses the internal tension required to stay upright. It is most frequently associated with biological wilting or physical fatigue, creating a visual image of sagging or sloping downwards. When used emotionally, it describes a gradual decline in morale or energy rather than a sudden crash. It suggests a slow fading of enthusiasm or a sinking feeling of disappointment that mirrors the physical act of a plant wilting.
Meanings
Intransitive Verbdroop
To bend or hang downwards limply, typically due to lack of strength, moisture, or support.
"The flowers began to droop in the intense summer heat."
Transitive Verbdroop
[~ something]
To cause something to bend or hang downwards.
"The heavy rain drooped the branches of the willow tree."