moribund

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
2. (figuratively, not-comparable) Almost obsolete; nearing an end.

Noun

A person who is near to dying.

Synonyms

dying

about to die

stagnant

critical

‼️

almost dead

extinguishable

incurable

in extremis

near death

in a state of dying

suffering the agony of death

at death’s door

be on one’s deathbed

be dying

condemned to death

dead

💀

expiring

Translations

moribond

moribundo

moribondo

morente

ετοιμοθάνατος

moribundo

sterbend

ölmek üzere

aginizzante

moribund

moribund

mourant

μελλοθάνατος

im Sterben liegen

مشف

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/

Etymology

From Latin moribundus (“dying”).