adj

drooping

DROO-pihng

Drooping (adj) means hanging or sagging downward. Example: “The drooping branches nearly touched the ground.”

adj

Hanging or sagging downward.

"The drooping branches nearly touched the ground."

"She noticed his drooping eyelids and suggested he go to bed."

How to use drooping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something sagging or hanging limply downward.

Common pairings

drooping eyes drooping petals

more drooping comparative, droopings plural, most drooping superlative

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The _____ branches nearly touched the ground.

From droop + -ing.

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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.