moribund

UK
/ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ɪ.bʌnd/

Translations

moribundadjective
more moribund
Comp.
most moribund
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ɪ.bʌnd/
Typically treated as a non-gradable adjective; comparative and superlative forms are rarely used.
The nurse comforted the moribund man during his final hours.
L’infirmière a réconforté l’homme moribond pendant ses dernières heures.

Definitions

moribundadjective
At the point of death; approaching death.
The nurse comforted the moribund man during his final hours.
In terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor.
Once a thriving industry, coal mining is now largely moribund.