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languishing
UK
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
He felt like a languishing prisoner in his own home.
Он чувствовал себя как томящийся узник в собственном доме.
The languishing plant needed more sunlight to thrive.
Чахнущему растению нужно было больше солнечного света, чтобы процветать.
She gave him a languishing look, hoping he would understand her feelings.
Она бросила на него изнывающий взгляд, надеясь, что он поймет её чувства.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act or state of languishing'.
Definitions
The languishing plants in the garden needed more sunlight and water to thrive.
The languishing project was finally revived after the team received additional funding.
Her languishing gaze out the window suggested she was lost in deep thought.
After years of economic languishing, the region finally began to grow again.
Many people experienced a pervasive languishing during the long months of lockdown.
Without proper care, the once vibrant garden began to languish.
The reforms have been languishing in parliament for years.
She languished for her distant homeland.