Stagnant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstæɡnənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stagnant is an adjective meaning Lacking flow or motion, and thus usually not fresh or healthy; decaying through stillness.
Meaning
Lacking flow or motion, and thus usually not fresh or healthy; decaying through stillness.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Without activity, change or progress, or excitement in an unhealthy manner; inactive, stale.
Example Sentences
a stagnant pool stagnant water
Their love had turned stagnant.
a stagnant economy stagnant prices
Synonyms for stagnant
Depending on context, synonyms include motionless, stale, standing, still, moribund, dead.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adynamic, dead, moribund, standing, sluggish, still.
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