shrivelled

Definitions of shrivelled
  1. adjective
    (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
    synonyms: dried-up, sear, sere, shriveled, withered
    dry
    free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
  2. adjective
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
    synonyms: shriveled, shrunken, withered, wizen, wizened
    lean, thin
    lacking excess flesh
  3. adjective
    reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity
    synonyms: shriveled, shrunken
    decreased, reduced
    made less in size or amount or degree
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