dying

dy-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    On the point of death; approaching death.

  2. 2.

    Gradually ceasing to exist or function; declining.

  3. 3.

    Occurring at or connected with the time of someone's death.

  4. 4.

    Present participle of die.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dying breath — The final moment of life
  • •
    dying wish — A final request before death
  • •
    dying to — Very eager to do something
  • •
    a dying breed — A group that is becoming rare

Related words

Antonyms: flourishing, living, thriving
See also: dead, death, die
Synonyms: expiring, fading, perishing, waning

Etymology

Present participle of die, from Old Norse deyja, replacing Old English steorfan.