Drooped Meaning in English
word · lemma: droop
ˈdɹupt
DROOPT
dɹˈuːpt
DROOPT
Definition
Looked or hung down limply, as if from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support. Often used for plants, body parts, or things that lose their upright position.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes plants that lose water, tired body parts (like eyes or shoulders), or sad, tired moods. Used in stories and descriptions, not usually for people standing. Can sound poetic or descriptive. Common phrases: 'his head drooped', 'the flowers drooped'.
Spanish: se inclinó - se cayó - se marchitóPortuguese (BR): murchou - caiu - pendendoPortuguese (PT): murchou - caiu - pendendoChinese (Simplified): 低垂了 - 垂下了Chinese (Traditional): 低垂了 - 垂下了Hindi: झुक गया - लटक गयाArabic: تدلّى - انحنىBengali: নুয়ে পড়েছিল - ঝুলে পড়েছিলRussian: поникли - обвислиJapanese: 垂れたVietnamese: rủ xuống - xệ xuốngKorean: 처졌다Turkish: sarktı - düştü (aşağıya)Urdu: ڈھلک گیا - جھک گیاIndonesian: terkulai - merunduk
Example Sentences
The flowers drooped in the hot sun.
basic
Her shoulders drooped after hearing the news.
basic
The tree's branches drooped with the weight of the fruit.
basic
His head drooped as he fell asleep on the bus.
natural
The banner drooped after the string broke.
natural
My eyes drooped after studying all night.
natural