Synonyms for marcescent
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Withered, but still attached.
How often is the flower of human life marcescent, tenacious of its old estate when the blooming-time is past.
Example sentences
- withering All the carnations I grow end up withering.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| marcescent | falling | |
| withering | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- withering3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (withering3 = 3 syllables).