droopy

/ˈdruːpi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdruːpi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdrü-pē/ (ame, mw)

droopy — adjective

  • droopypositive
  • droopiercomparative
  • droopiestsuperlative

1. hanging lower than it should because it has become weak, soft, tired, or dry

1.形容詞B2
釋義

hanging lower than it should because it has become weak, soft, tired, or dry

例句

By lunchtime, the droopy tulips along Walid's fence were begging for water.

collocation: droopy tulips

Christopher pushed his droopy bangs off his glasses before the interview.

droopy + hair hanging into the face

同義詞
  • drooping

    very close in meaning, but often emphasizes the downward movement or result more than the general look

  • saggy

    more often used for stretched material or weak support

  • limp

    focuses on softness or lack of firmness, not always on a downward shape

  • wilted

    mainly used for flowers, leaves, or vegetables that have lost water

反義詞
  • upright

    standing or held straight instead of hanging down

  • firm

    keeping its shape instead of going soft or slack

文法句型

droopy + noun

look + droopy

be + droopy

用法筆記

Most often used for ears, eyelids, hair, flowers, or leaves that look heavy and hang lower than normal. It can also describe a tired appearance after look or be, but the image is still physical rather than emotional.

常見錯誤

❌The brick wall looks droopy.
✅The wet poster on the wall looks droopy.
💡Use droopy for something soft or tired-looking that can hang lower, not for a solid structure that stays rigid.