Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
welk
verb
/wɛlk/
Definition
To wilt or become withered; to decline in health or vigor.
Examples
- The flowers began to welk in the summer heat.
- Without water, the leaves of the plant are likely to welk quickly.
- He watched as the bright colors of the garden started to welk by autumn.
Meaning
The word ‘welk’ refers to a state of decline or a fading condition, often used to describe plants or flowers that are losing their freshness or vitality.
Synonyms
- wilt
- fade
- wither
- deteriorate
