LANGUISHING
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of LANGUISHING
To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.
"He languished without his girlfriend"
To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.
"He languished in prison for years"
The act of one who languishes.
Lacking of vigor or spirit.
Examples of LANGUISHING in a Sentence
- "He languished without his girlfriend"
- "He languished in prison for years"
Word Details
Is LANGUISHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LANGUISHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | l | a | n | g | u | i | s | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LANGUISHING
100 words from the letters in LANGUISHING
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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.
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