When the economy goes bad, we hear about moribund mills and factories and towns The economy itself may even be called moribund. (especially of an organization or business) not active or successful See examples of moribund used in a sentence. Definition of moribund adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the word moribund, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Moribund (not comparable) approaching death If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. Dying, fallen, dead, gone, sinking, fading, lifeless, defunct Alive, live, existing, living, quick, breathing, surviving, animate
Very sick close to death
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