Definitions and Examples of deflated, shrunken
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having lost air or gas, resulting in a decrease in size or volume.
Example
The balloon was deflated after it popped.
Reduced in size or volume, often due to loss of moisture or heat.
Example
The apple was left out in the sun for too long and became shrunken.
Key Differences: deflated vs shrunken
- 1Deflated is used to describe objects that have lost air or gas, such as balloons or tires.
- 2Shrunken is used to describe objects that have reduced in size or volume, often due to loss of moisture or heat.
Effective Usage of deflated, shrunken
- 1Describing Objects: Use deflated to describe objects that have lost air or gas, and shrunken to describe objects that have reduced in size or volume.
- 2Expressing Emotions: Use these antonyms to express emotions effectively, such as feeling deflated after a failed project or shrunken after a long day at work.
- 3Enrich Vocabulary: Incorporate these antonyms in writing or speaking to expand your vocabulary.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of swollen are deflated and shrunken. Use deflated to describe objects that have lost air or gas, and shrunken to describe objects that have reduced in size or volume. These antonyms can also be used to express emotions effectively and enrich your vocabulary.
