wilt 3 of 3 noun ˈwilt 1 : an act or instance of wilting : the state of being wilted 2 a : a disorder (such as a fungus disease) of plants marked by loss of turgidity in soft tissues with subsequent drooping and often shriveling called also wilt disease the act of wilting or state of becoming wilted any of various plant diseases characterized by permanent wilting, usually caused by fungal parasites attacking the roots 1. To cause to droop or lose freshness: The heat wilted the flowers. 2.
To deprive of energy or vigor; fatigue or exhaust: Worry wilted the parents. WILTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of wilt 2. (of a plant) to become weak and begin to bend towards….
wilted peony, Learn more. If a plant wilts, it gradually bends downwards and becomes weak, because it needs more water or is dying. The roses wilted the day after she bought them. Adjective wilted (comparative more wilted, superlative most wilted) (of plants) Drooping, typically due to lack of water. /wɪlt/ /wɪlt/ IPA guide Other forms: wilted; wilts; wilting When things droop from heat, lack of water, or illness, they wilt.
wilted peony, If you go on vacation for two weeks and forget to water your plants first, they will wilt. Wilted refers to a plant, vegetable, crop, or flower that has become limp, droopy, or saggy due to lack of water, excessive heat, illness, or age. It could also refer to a loss of energy or vitality in general, typically resulting from neglect, distress, or adverse conditions.
