wilts; wilted; wilting
1
of a plant
: to bend over because of not having enough water
The roses were wilting.
The hot weather wilted the plants.
2
a
: to become weak and tired especially because of hot weather
The crowd wilted in the heat.
b
: to lose energy, confidence, effectiveness, etc.
He wilted under the pressure.
wilt
2 of 2second person singular present tense of will
old-fashioned
—used with "thou"
Do what thou wilt. [=do what you will]
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“Wilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wilt. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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