Synonyms of languish

languish

verb

ˈlaŋ-gwish 

as in to fade

to lose bodily strength or vigor

older people, especially, were languishing during the prolonged heat wave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fade
• weaken
• go
• sag
• fail
• sink
• wither
• decay
• deteriorate
• wilt
• droop
• lag
• waste (away)
• emaciate
• flag
• rot
• wear out
• yield
• break down
• degenerate
• run down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recover
• recuperate
• rebound
• rally
• gain
• convalesce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of languish

With the stock still languishing in recent weeks, Jim argued that Meta needed to start moving in that direction. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 July 2026

The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

But the maneuver failed to budge Comcast’s listless stock, which has languished for years as its primary business lost thousands of broadband customers. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Comcast’s stock has languished for years, reflecting Wall Street skepticism about its combination of content and distribution and its ability to compete with the likes of Netflix. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 June 2026