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Meaning of shriveled
The primary meaning of "shriveled" is to have become or made dry and wrinkled, often due to age, lack of water, or poor conditions.
Etymology of shriveled
The word "shriveled" originates from the Old English word "scrīvelan", which is also related to the word "shrink"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the process of drying up or withering away, often due to natural causes such as aging or environmental factors
Synonyms
wilted
withered
shrunk
dried
wrinkled
parched
desiccated
wizened
aged
decayed
deteriorated
faded
worn
frayed
tattered
crumbling
disintegrating
decomposed
rotten
moldy
musty
stale
stagnant
shrunken
contracted
diminished
reduced
miniature
dwarfed
stunted
undeveloped
immature
raw
unripe
green
unfinished
incomplete
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "shriveled" can be defined as:
- + (of something, especially a living thing) having become or made dry and wrinkled, often due to age, lack of water, or poor conditions
- + (of a person) having become weak or frail, often due to age or illness
- * Additional definitions may include being reduced in size or vitality, or having lost freshness and vigor
Usage Examples
- The shriveled leaves on the plant indicated a lack of water and care
- * After months of disuse, the shriveled muscles in her arm made it difficult to lift even light objects
- * The shriveled apple had been left on the counter for too long and was no longer edible