Sagged

Sagged describes a downward droop or decline due to weight, lack of support, or loss of firmness. It can refer to physical objects like clothes or structures, or more abstract concepts such as energy, morale, or prices. It implies a loss of rigidity or vitality, often indicating fatigue, wear, or a diminished state. The degree of sagging can vary from a slight droop to a complete collapse, always highlighting a departure from a previous state of uprightness, tautness, or strength. Sagging also encompasses metaphorical meanings, extending to describe a reduction in activity, or the drooping of one's mood.

Sagged meaning with examples

• After weeks of heavy use, the old hammock finally sagged in the middle, threatening to deposit anyone who sat in it on the grass below. The weight of the users and exposure to the elements took its toll, and the supporting ropes lost their tightness. Careful mending was desperately needed to make the hammock safe to use.
• The market sagged after the disappointing economic report. Investors lost confidence, and stock prices dropped quickly. There was an initial shock as many wondered if the market downturn would last. Despite the efforts of analysts, many investors continued to sell, and the market kept falling lower.
• Her shoulders sagged with fatigue after a long day of work. All the energy she had, as a result of starting her day, began to diminish as the day wore on. She longed for the comfort of her own home. She could barely drag herself through the door, looking forward to a rest.
• The old fence posts sagged under the weight of the climbing roses. The once vibrant garden, a spectacle to the eyes, had succumbed to the passage of time. The beauty it had maintained had faded, and a replacement was now being considered to restore the aesthetic beauty of the garden.
• The balloons sagged towards the end of the party, their initial buoyancy vanished. The festive atmosphere was less as a result, and the children showed their own sagged posture. Slowly the last remains of the party wound to a close, and the excitement of the party fell away.