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desiccated

[ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd]

desiccated Definition

  • 1dried up or dehydrated
  • 2lacking interest, passion, or energy

Using desiccated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "desiccated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The desiccated leaves crumbled in my hand.

  • Example

    The desert air was so dry that my skin felt desiccated.

  • Example

    The professor's desiccated lecture put me to sleep.

  • Example

    The novel was criticized for its desiccated characters and lack of emotional depth.

desiccated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for desiccated

Phrases with desiccated

  • coconut meat that has been shredded and dried

    Example

    I added some desiccated coconut to the cake batter for extra texture.

  • a dietary supplement made from dried and powdered liver

    Example

    Bodybuilders often take desiccated liver tablets to increase their protein intake.

  • a dead body that has become completely dried out

    Example

    Archaeologists discovered a desiccated corpse in the ancient tomb.

Origins of desiccated

from Latin 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry up'

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Summary: desiccated in Brief

The term 'desiccated' [ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd] refers to something that has been dried up or dehydrated, such as leaves or coconut. It can also describe a lack of interest, passion, or energy, as in a desiccated lecture or characters in a novel. The phrase 'desiccated liver' refers to a dietary supplement made from dried and powdered liver.