Stagnant

Today let's learn a new word, stagnant! [Transcript: Hi and welcome to Let’s Word Up! Each day we post a word of the day to help you improve your English language skills. Today’s word of the day is stagnant. Stagnant is a descriptive word therefore it is an adjective. Stagnant has two meanings. Firstly it describes a body of water or atmosphere as having no current or flow, often smelling bad as a consequence. Secondly it describes something as showing no activity. An example of the word stagnant used as an adjective in a sentence would be: At the end of the path was a stagnant pool that hadn't been cleaned in years. Or, After years of marriage, their relationship had become stagnant. Synonyms: still, motionless, immobile, inert, lifeless. Antonyms: mobile, flowing, running, fresh, vibrant. Thank you for listening, we hope that you found it helpful and interesting. Until next time.]