moribund

Describes something that is in a dying state or at the point of death; often used metaphorically for a declining or stagnant situation.

ruОписывает что-то, находящееся в умирающем состоянии или на грани смерти; часто используется метафорически для обозначения угасающей или застойной ситуации.esDescribe algo que está en estado de muerte o a punto de morir; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a una situación que se apaga o está estancada.frQualifie quelque chose qui est en train de mourir ou à l'agonie, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour décrire une situation en déclin ou à l'arrêt.deBeschreibt etwas, das im Sterben liegt oder dem Tode nahe ist; wird oft metaphorisch für eine dahinsiechende oder stagnierende Situation verwendet.ptDiz-se de algo ou alguém que está morrendo ou prestes a morrer; também usado metaforicamente para descrever algo em decadência, sem vitalidade ou estagnado.zh形容某事物处于濒死状态或濒临消亡；常隐喻性地指衰落、停滞、缺乏生机的情形。arيصف شيئًا في حالة احتضار أو على وشك الموت، ويُستخدم مجازيًا للإشارة إلى وضع آخذ في الأفول أو الركود.

1. Lacking vitality or progress C2 formal

   Not developing or changing; lacking energy, force, or vitality.

   • The once-thriving industry is now moribund and failing to innovate.
   • The political debate has become moribund, with no new ideas being presented.
   • The company's moribund sales strategy led to its eventual bankruptcy.

   ruУмирающийesEstancado, sin vitalidadfrsans vitalité ni progrèsdeMoribundptMoribundozh奄奄一息的arمُحتضِر

   Synonyme: dormantdyingfailinginactivesluggishstagnantstatic

   Antonyme: activedynamicenergeticflourishinggrowinglivelyprosperousthrivingvigorousvital

2. Near death C2 formal

   Being at the point of death; about to die.

   • The moribund patient was surrounded by family in the hospital.
   • The old tree stood moribund, its branches bare and lifeless.
   • The moribund animal lay still in the field, breathing its last breaths.

   ruУмирающийesMoribundofrMourantdeim Sterben liegendptMoribundozh垂死的arمُحْتَضِر

   Synonyme: dyingfailingterminal

   Antonyme: alivelivingthrivingvital

• more moribund comparative form
• most moribund superlative form