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

But Chelsea never wilted, never stopped pushing and probing for an equaliser, and almost found one in the final minutes when substitute Estevao’s wicked curler brought a world-class save out of Raya. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 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

Cook 2 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings, and ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are wilted and most are golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

For some greens, stir in two big handfuls of spinach with the tomato sauce and cook until wilted. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

How much water hydrangeas actually need varies depending on the species and your soil type; however, plants that look wilted or drooping may be asking for a drink. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 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

The temperature that day had reached 99 degrees and the city had wilted, but the downpour caused the mercury to plummet a good 10 degrees. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026