wiltings
Leaves losing turgor
Wiltings is the plural of wilting, the process of drooping or losing freshness.
Plants undergo wiltings from heat, drought, or disease.
The word extends to people: The wiltings of enthusiasm were visible after the third hour of meetings.
Multiple distinct episodes of wilting become wiltings.
Hanging or bending downward
- witheringDrying and declining
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- droughtProlonged water scarcity
transpiration · flaccidity · moisture loss · parched · shriveling · dry soil · water stress · chlorosis
Releasing contained gas
- losing heartBecoming discouraged or demoralized
- shrinkingDecreasing in dimension
- withdrawingRemoving or pulling away
- dispiritedHaving lost heart
crestfallen · crushed hopes · disappointment · dejection · slumping · emotional collapse · discouragement · resignation
Sturdy leafy vegetable
- bok choyChinese leafy vegetable
- mustard greensPeppery edible brassica foliage
- watercressPeppery aquatic salad plant
- endiveBitter salad leaf
drooping
Hanging or bending downward
- witheringDrying and declining
- flaggingLosing vigor progressively
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
drought · transpiration · flaccidity · moisture loss · parched · shriveling · dry soil · water stress · chlorosis · yellowing
deflating
Releasing contained gas
- losing heartBecoming discouraged or demoralized
- shrinkingDecreasing in dimension
- withdrawingRemoving or pulling away
dispirited · crestfallen · crushed hopes · disappointment · dejection · slumping · emotional collapse · discouragement · resignation · surrender
collard greens
Sturdy leafy vegetable
- bok choyChinese leafy vegetable
- mustard greensPeppery edible brassica foliage
- watercressPeppery aquatic salad plant
wiltingsblossomings
Acts of bursting into flower
revivals · growths · sproutings · flowerings · buddings
wiltingsrevivals
Returns to prominence
revitalizations · strengthening · rallies · resurgences · rebounds
- wilting flowersDying plant blooms