Wilt

/wɪlt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of wilting; a state of being wilted

The wilt of the plants was a clear sign that they needed more water.

verb

to become limp or droopy, typically due to loss of moisture or vitality

The flowers began to wilt under the harsh sunlight.

to lose strength or vigor; to decline in energy or vitality

After hours of running, he started to wilt from exhaustion.

to suffer a decline or weakening; to fade away

Her enthusiasm for the project began to wilt after the initial excitement faded.

Middle English wilten, from Old English wiltan.

wilt under pressure:

To be unable to cope with stress or difficulty.

wilt away:

To gradually weaken or diminish.

wilt like a flower:

To lose vitality or strength suddenly.

To lose motivation or energy.

After realizing the project was a failure, he totally wilted.

To panic or become overwhelmed.

When she saw the exam questions, she wilted.