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Meaning of languish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

languish

Pronunciation:/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ//ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

  2. To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.

    Example: He languished without his girlfriend

  3. To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.

    Example: He languished in prison for years

  4. To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.

    Example: The case languished for years before coming to trial.