wilt Antonyms
Opposite of wilt
• verb (Context 1)
To become limp and droop through heat, loss of water, or disease (of a plant, leaf, or flower).
"Without regular watering during the heatwave, the garden hydrangeas began to flourish."
• verb (Context 2)
To lose energy, confidence, or vigor, especially under pressure or exhausting conditions.
"The visiting team started strong but began to thrive under the relentless pressure of the defending champions."
• verb (Context 3)
To cause leafy greens or vegetables to become limp and tender by applying gentle heat or dressing.
"Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and crisp the spinach with a pinch of garlic."
• noun (Context 4)
The state of being limp, drooping, or exhausted.
"A quick misting of water helped the indoor ferns recover from their afternoon vigor."
Similar words to wilt
Words similar to wilt shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: