Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moribundo
adjective
/ˌmɔːrɪˈbʌndoʊ/
Definition
Moribundo refers to a state of being in decline or near death, both literally and figuratively.
Examples
- The moribundo economy struggled to recover after the recession.
- As the project lost funding, it became increasingly moribundo, with little hope for revival.
- The once-thriving bookstore was now moribundo, with only a few customers each day.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe something that is fading away or losing vitality, such as a dying person or a failing organization.
Synonyms
- dying
- declining
- faltering
- weakening
- fading