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Rarelanguished
The correct spelling is languished.
How to pronounce languished
verb
Say it like: Lan-gui-she-d
The correct spelling is languished. To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. For example: "He languished without his girlfriend"
Usage Examples
“He languished without his girlfriend”
“He languished in prison for years”
“The case languished for years before coming to trial.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
- 2.To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.
- 3.To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
- 4.To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.
- 5.To make weak; to weaken, devastate.
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