Synonyms of wilted

wilted

verb

past tense of wilt

1

as in drooped

to be limp from lack of water or vigor

the plants wilted after I forgot to water them for three whole days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drooped
• hung
• sagged
• fell
• slumped
• flagged
• subsided
• collapsed
• lolled
• crumpled
• swagged
• slouched
• dropped
• sank
• yielded
• caved (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiffened
• distended
• rose
• straightened
• uncurled
• unbent

2

as in faded

to lose bodily strength or vigor

she had wilted a bit after walking around the hot and humid city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faded
• weakened
• sagged
• failed
• went
• withered
• sank
• decayed
• deteriorated
• lagged
• drooped
• emaciated
• wasted (away)
• languished
• flagged
• rotted
• yielded
• broke down
• degenerated
• wore out
• ran down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovered
• rallied
• recuperated
• rebounded
• gained
• convalesced

3

as in dried

to lose liveliness, force, or freshness

after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dried
• faded
• withered
• shriveled
• diminished
• waned
• decreased
• mummified
• wizened
• declined
• lessened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revived
• flourished
• bloomed
• thrived
• increased
• grew
• prospered
• freshened
• developed
• waxed
• peaked
• surged
• crested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wilted

In only the second week of this season, the mighty Ohio State Buckeyes wilted in brutal heat in the fourth quarter at Texas, blowing a 20-point lead and losing by a single point. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Raheem Morris had to get creative and attacked with his undermanned defense before things wilted down the stretch. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

The basil has wilted, the beach towels have been stowed away, the tan has faded. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Cook, tossing occasionally, until bok choy is wilted, about 2 minutes. — Catherine Yoo, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

The outer leaves of the cabbage should look crisp, not wilted or floppy. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Instead, those players who wilted during the first half at Elland Road must be the ones to deliver an immediate response against Hull. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Without proper vascular function, leaves become yellow and wilted. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Last season’s experienced and highly touted offensive line wilted against the nation’s best. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026