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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

languished

/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does languished mean?

verb

past tense of languish, to be in a state of weakness or decay, or to be in a state of decline or deterioration.

Example

"The once-thriving business languished after the economic downturn."

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