Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chapped
adjective
/tʃæpt/
Definition
Chapped refers to skin or lips that have become dry, cracked, or sore, often due to exposure to harsh weather conditions or lack of moisture.
Examples
- After a long day outside in the wind, my lips became chapped and needed balm.
- The cold winter air left her hands chapped and in need of lotion.
- If you don’t drink enough water, your skin may become chapped.
Meaning
The term chapped is commonly used to describe skin that has been damaged by factors such as cold or wind, resulting in painful, flaky, and sometimes bleeding areas.
Synonyms
- cracked
- dry
- rough
- flaky
- peeling
