Shrivelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrivelled
[ หสrษชv.ษld ]
dried up
Shrivelled refers to something that has become smaller or shrunken, often as a result of drying out or physical deterioration. This term is frequently used to describe fruits, vegetables, or even skin that has lost moisture and elasticity. In a broader context, it can also refer to anything that appears less vibrant or healthy due to age or neglect. The idea of shrivelling evokes images of withered plants or depleted vitality.
Synonyms
dehydrated, dried, shrunken, withered
Examples of usage
- The shrivelled apple sat on the kitchen counter.
- Her hands had become shrivelled with age.
- The leaves of the plant were shrivelled and brown due to lack of water.
Translations
Translations of the word "shrivelled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น murcha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verwelkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ layu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ'ัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zwiedลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใกใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท flรฉtri
๐ช๐ธ marchito
๐น๐ท solgun
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zvadlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรคdnรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ venel
๐ฎ๐ธ vรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quru
๐ฒ๐ฝ marchito
Etymology
The word 'shrivelled' originates from the Old English 'scrฤofan', meaning to 'shrink', and is related to the Middle English 'shrive', which meant to make smaller. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic term '*skrลซwลnฤ ', which also conveys the sense of shrinking or contracting. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'shrivel' has evolved but has maintained its connection to the loss of moisture and vitality. In botanical and culinary contexts, the term has become prominent to describe produce that no longer retains its fresh and plump appearance. The transition from a state of health to one of shrivelling reflects broader themes of aging and decay in nature.