adj

wilted

Wilted (adj) means drooping and limp, typically from a lack of water or from heat. Example: “She threw out the wilted lettuce at the back of the fridge.”

adj

Drooping and limp, typically from a lack of water or from heat.

"She threw out the wilted lettuce at the back of the fridge."

"The bouquet looked wilted after just two days."

How to use wilted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLimp and drooping — usually describing plants, flowers, or vegetables past their best.

Common pairings

wilted flowers wilted lettuce looking wilted

Word forms

more wilted comparative, most wilted superlative

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Etymology

From wilt + the adjective-forming ending -ed.

Rhymes for wilted

tilted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wilted” mean?

The word “wilted” means drooping and limp, typically from a lack of water or from heat. In plain terms, limp and drooping — usually describing plants, flowers, or vegetables past their best.

How do you use “wilted” in a sentence?

Here is “wilted” used in a sentence: “She threw out the wilted lettuce at the back of the fridge.”

What part of speech is “wilted”?

“Wilted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of wilted?

"wilted" (adj) means drooping and limp, typically from a lack of water or from heat.