wither slowly

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to become dry, shriveled, and weak over time, especially of a plant

slowlyVERB + slowly

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wither

Examples (10)

  • The once vibrant leaves began to wither slowly as autumn approached.
  • Without water, the delicate flowers would wither slowly and die.
  • His hopes of success started to wither slowly with each setback.
  • The old man's strength seemed to wither slowly day by day.
  • After the long drought, the grass in the field began to wither slowly.
  • Her enthusiasm for the project started to wither slowly as the difficulties mounted.
  • The unwatered garden looked sad as the plants began to wither slowly.
  • The empire's influence began to wither slowly after the king's death.
  • Even the most resilient trees can wither slowly under harsh conditions.
  • The vibrant colors of the coral reef started to wither slowly due to pollution.