droop
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for droop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
“The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.”
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How to use droop
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eyelids droop
droop with fatigue
shoulders droop
Etymology
From Old Norse drúpa ("to droop"), a distant relative of both "drip" and "drop."
Full origin of droop →Frequently asked questions
What does “droop” mean?
The word “droop” means to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support. In plain terms, to sag or hang down limply, whether that's a plant, a body part, or someone's mood.
How do you pronounce “droop”?
“Droop” is pronounced DROOP (/ˈdɹuːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “droop” in a sentence?
Here is “droop” used in a sentence: “The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.”
What part of speech is “droop”?
“Droop” is a verb.
Where does the word “droop” come from?
The word “droop” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse drúpa ("to droop"), a distant relative of both "drip" and "drop.".
How many meanings does “droop” have?
“Droop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
