Definitions and Examples of deflated, shrunken
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having lost air or gas; no longer inflated.
Example
The balloon was deflated after the party, so we threw it away.
Reduced in size or volume; contracted.
Example
The sweater was shrunken after I accidentally put it in the dryer.
Key Differences: deflated vs shrunken
- 1Deflated refers to a loss of air or gas, while shrunken refers to a reduction in size or volume.
- 2Deflated is often used to describe inflatable objects, while shrunken is used to describe solid objects that have decreased in size.
Effective Usage of deflated, shrunken
- 1Inflate/Deflate: Use deflated to describe objects that have lost air or gas, such as balloons, tires, or balls.
- 2Size/Volume: Use shrunken to describe objects that have decreased in size or volume, such as clothes, fruits, or buildings.
Remember this!
The antonyms of turgent are deflated and shrunken. Use deflated to describe objects that have lost air or gas, and shrunken to describe objects that have decreased in size or volume.