Definitions
- Describing an old person's face with wrinkles and lines due to age. - Referring to a person or thing that has become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled due to age or lack of moisture. - Talking about something that has been reduced in size or vitality over time.
- Describing a fruit or vegetable that has become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled due to lack of moisture. - Referring to a person's skin that has become dry, wrinkled, and loose due to aging or illness. - Talking about something that has lost its vitality, energy, or freshness over time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
- 2Both words can be used to describe fruits, vegetables, or other objects that have lost moisture over time.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people who have aged and developed wrinkles or loose skin.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Wizened is more commonly used to describe people, while shriveled is more commonly used to describe fruits, vegetables, or objects.
- 2Cause: Wizened implies aging or the passage of time, while shriveled implies a lack of moisture or vitality.
- 3Intensity: Wizened suggests a more severe or pronounced wrinkling or shrinking than shriveled.
- 4Connotation: Wizened can suggest wisdom or experience, while shriveled can suggest decay or deterioration.
- 5Formality: Wizened is more formal and literary, while shriveled is more informal and conversational.
Remember this!
Wizened and shriveled are synonyms that describe something that has become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled. However, wizened is more commonly used to describe people who have aged and developed wrinkles or loose skin due to the passage of time, while shriveled is more commonly used to describe fruits, vegetables, or objects that have lost moisture or vitality. Additionally, wizened suggests a more severe or pronounced wrinkling or shrinking than shriveled, and has a more formal and literary connotation.
