Drooping Meaning in English
word · lemma: droop
Definition
Hanging or bending down, usually because of weakness, tiredness, or lack of support. It often describes plants, body parts, or objects that are not standing upright.
Usage & Nuances
"Drooping" is often used for things that should stand up (flowers, leaves, eyelids). It suggests tiredness, sadness, or wilting. Common phrases: 'drooping shoulders', 'drooping eyelids'. Not usually used for rigid or heavy things.
Example Sentences
The plant's leaves are drooping because it needs water.
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His drooping eyelids made him look very sleepy.
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He greeted me with a smile but his eyes looked tired and drooping.
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The flags were drooping in the windless air.
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By evening, everyone was tired, with drooping shoulders after a long day.
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My flowers are drooping already—maybe I should move them out of the sun.
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