droopy

adjective

ˈdrü-pē 

droopier; droopiest

1

: gloomy

2

: drooping or tending to droop

Synonyms of droopy

• bowing
• nodding
• weeping
• bowed
• falling
• sagging

Examples of droopy in a Sentence

the droopy heads of tired fans riding home on the bus

a droopy stalk of celery

Recent Examples on the Web

Far from inferior, these trees, which can look like pines with long droopy needles and reddish-orange flowers, host a large diversity of bugs beyond Swiftiephylys, creating a popular hangout for the six-legged beasts. — Brad Balukjian, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Repotting After repotting a peace lily or dividing it, the plant may look droopy. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026

Droopy leaves the next morning are a signal a plant needs water — droopy leaves in the afternoon are not. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Leaves may look wilted or droopy during excessive heat due to temporary heat stress, particularly midday. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for droopy

• snoopy