drooped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /druːpt/
KK: /drupd/
adjective
Definition
Not firm or upright; hanging down loosely or limply.
Example
The flowers drooped after being without water for too long.
Conversation
I noticed your plant has drooped a bit since last week.
Yeah, I think I forgot to water it for a few days.
That makes sense; it looks a little sad now.
I’ll definitely give it some water today to perk it up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
limp
slack
soft
Antonyms
stiff
rigid
tense
verb
Definition
To bend or hang downwards, often due to lack of strength or energy.
Example
After a long day, her eyelids drooped as she tried to stay awake.
Tense Forms
Past: drooped
Past Participle: drooped
Conversation
Did you see how the flowers drooped after the rain yesterday?
Yeah, they looked so sad and tired.
I thought they would perk up by today, but they still seem to have drooped.
Root Explanation
Drooped originates from the Middle English 'drope', which is derived from the Old English 'drophan', meaning to fall or drop. The word describes the action of something hanging down or sagging, often due to lack of support or vitality.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that is 'falling' or 'sagging' — that's what drooped means, as it describes the state of hanging down.
Visually Confused Words
dropsied
dropseed
drophead