Definition

The most sagging or hanging down, often used to describe something that is limp or tired-looking.

Example

After a long day, my eyelids felt the droopiest they had ever been.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen my dog? He looks the droopiest when he's tired.

I haven't, but that sounds adorable!

Yeah, he just flops down and gives me those big sad eyes.

I can picture it! It must be hard to resist his cuteness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Droopiest → It is formed from "droop" (of uncertain origin, possibly related to Middle Dutch "droepen", meaning to fall or hang down) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "droopiest" describes something that is in the state of hanging down the most or sagging.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hanging down' or 'falling' — that's what 'droopiest' means, the most droopy.

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