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Shriveled - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Shriveled describes something that has become wrinkled, dried up, or withered, often due to loss of moisture or aging. It is commonly used for plants, skin, or other once-plump objects.

shriveled

/ˈʃrɪvəld/ /ˈʃrɪvəld/

Definition:

Wrinkled or contracted due to loss of moisture, aging, or decay.

Synonyms:

Withered, dried up, wilted, shrunken

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Plump, fresh, hydrated

Common Collocations:

Shriveled leaves, shriveled skin, shriveled fruit

Derivatives:

Shrivel (verb), shriveling (present participle)

Usage Tips:

Use "shriveled" to describe something that has lost moisture and appears wrinkled or shrunken.

Common Phrases:

Shriveled up like a prune, shriveled with age

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "shrivelen," possibly of Scandinavian origin meaning to wrinkle or shrink.

Examples:

  • 1. The grapes shriveled in the hot sun.
  • 2. Her hands were shriveled from years of hard work.
  • 3. The flowers looked shriveled after days without water.
  • 4. He found a shriveled apple in the back of the fridge.

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