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languishes

The word “languishes” has 3 syllables: lan-guish-es

It's pronounced as /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “languishes” has 60 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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Synonyms for languishes

Antonyms for languishes

Meanings of languishes

  • verb
    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.
    3. To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
    4. To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.
    5. To make weak; to weaken, devastate.
    6. To affect a languid air, especially disingenuously.

Example Sentences

  • The neglected garden languishes without proper care and attention.
  • As the economy continues to struggle, job creation languishes.
  • Without innovation, a company's competitiveness languishes in the market.
  • Hope languishes in the hearts of the oppressed under the weight of tyranny.
  • Creativity languishes in an environment devoid of inspiration and encouragement.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to languishes, such as: be disregarded, be happy, be neglected, breaks down, brood, build, conk out.

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