Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrivelled
Adjective
/ˈʃrɪv.əld/
Definition
To become wrinkled or reduced in size, often due to loss of moisture.
Examples
- The leaves of the plant were shrivelled from lack of water.
- After several hours in the sun, the fruit had shrivelled up and lost its juiciness.
- He noticed that the old photo had shrivelled at the edges, making it look ancient.
Meaning
Shrivelled refers to something that has shrunk or become wrinkled, usually as a result of drying out or wilting.
Synonyms
- withered
- wasted
- shrunken
- dried up
- wrinkled
