Definition

Describing something that is hanging down or bending over, often due to lack of support or energy.

Example

The flowers were drooping after being without water for too long.

Conversation

Have you seen the flowers in the garden?

Yes, some of them are really drooping from the heat.

I hope they can recover soon; they looked beautiful last week.

Me too! Maybe we should water them more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A situation where something hangs down or is bent downwards, often due to lack of support or weight.

Example

The drooping of the flowers indicated that they needed water.

Conversation

Have you seen the plants in my garden?

Yeah, some of them look like they're drooping a bit.

I know, I'm worried they might need more water.

Definition

To hang down or bend over, often due to lack of strength or support.

Example

The flowers were drooping because they needed water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Why do your plants look so drooping today?

I think I forgot to water them last night.

That makes sense; they really need a drink.

Root Explanation

Drooping is formed from "droop" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English "droupen", meaning to bend or sag) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "drooping" describes the action of bending or sagging downwards.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is bending down or sagging — that's what drooping means, as it relates to the action of drooping.

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