drooping
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for drooping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Hanging or sagging downward.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use drooping
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drooping eyes
drooping petals
Etymology
Formed from droop and the suffix -ing.
Full origin of drooping →Frequently asked questions
What does “drooping” mean?
The word “drooping” means hanging or sagging downward. In plain terms, describes something sagging or hanging limply downward.
How do you pronounce “drooping”?
“Drooping” is pronounced DROO-pihng (/ˈdɹuːpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drooping” in a sentence?
Here is “drooping” used in a sentence: “The drooping branches nearly touched the ground.”
What part of speech is “drooping”?
“Drooping” is an adjective.
