What is another word for Languished?

Pronunciation: [lˈaŋɡwɪʃt] (IPA)

Languished is a word that often describes a state of inactivity, weakness, or sluggishness. Synonyms for this word include "languid", which denotes a lack of vitality or energy, as well as "listless" and "lethargic", which refer to a feeling of apathy or indifference. Other synonyms for languished might include "dwindled", which suggests a gradual decline or decrease, or "withered", which connotes a sense of fading or deterioration. Regardless of the specific synonym used, languished is a word that typically describes a state of being that is less than vibrant or lively, often due to external circumstances or internal factors.

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Usage examples for Languished

Whether for these or for other reasons, Bermuda grew while Virginia Languished.
"The Virginia Company Of London, 1606-1624"
Wesley Frank Craven
Mrs. Kingdom coughed and passed his cup; Miss Nugent, who possessed a healthy appetite, serenely attacked her bread and butter; conversation Languished.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
"During this time the poor man Languished in his prison, from whence he was only taken to appear before the judges.
"Common Sense Subtitle: How To Exercise It"
Yoritomo-Tashi

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