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LANGUISHING

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

L 1/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
U 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of LANGUISHING

verb

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

verb

To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.

"He languished without his girlfriend"

verb

To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.

"He languished in prison for years"

noun

The act of one who languishes.

adjective

Lacking of vigor or spirit.

Examples of LANGUISHING in a Sentence

  • "He languished without his girlfriend"
  • "He languished in prison for years"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
21
points

Is LANGUISHING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LANGUISHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: LANGUISHING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LANGUISHING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter languishing Total
Scrabble 11121114112 16
WWF 21232113123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LANGUISHING

100 words from the letters in LANGUISHING

How to Use LANGUISHING in Word Games

LANGUISHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LANGUISHING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LANGUISHING

What does LANGUISHING mean?
LANGUISHING is a verb. To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
Is LANGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LANGUISHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LANGUISHING worth in Scrabble?
LANGUISHING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LANGUISHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LANGUISHING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.