Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
droop
verb
/druːp/
Definition
To bend or hang downwards, typically due to lack of strength or vitality.
Examples
- The flowers began to droop after several days without water.
- He felt his spirits droop when he heard the disappointing news.
- As the day wore on, the curtains dropped in a slow droop.
Meaning
Droop refers to a position that is lower than usual, often conveying a sense of sadness or weakness.
Synonyms
- hang
- sag
- sink
- droop down
- fall
