Dying

/ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

the act of ceasing to live; the process of passing away.

The doctor explained that the patient was dying from a terminal illness.

to lose vitality or force; to become weak, to fade away.

The flowers are dying in the heat without enough water.

to feel extreme sadness or distress over something.

I was dying to know what happened at the meeting.

adjective

on the verge of death; near death.

He was found in a dying state after the accident.

urgent or desperate; needing immediate attention.

The organization is facing dying funds and needs donations.

close to the end of something; in a state of decline.

The dying art of letter writing is being overshadowed by digital communication.

From Old English 'dīgian', meaning to die.

dying for

Extremely wanting or desiring something.

dying to

Eager or anxious to do something.

a dying art

A skill or practice that is becoming rare or obsolete.

expire

To come to an end or cease to be valid.

death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

terminal

Relating to an incurable and fatal condition.

Dying of laughter.

That joke was hilarious; I'm dying of laughter!

Dying to know.

I'm dying to know what happens next in the story.