Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
withered
adjective
/ˈwɪðərd/
Definition
Become dry and shriveled.
Examples
- The withered leaves scattered across the ground in autumn.
- After weeks without water, the flowers looked withered and lifeless.
- His withered body showed the effects of years of neglect.
Meaning
To lose vitality or freshness; to dry up or decay.
Synonyms
- Shriveled
- Dry
- Desiccated
- Parched
- Degenerated
