shrivelled Definition
wrinkled and contracted, especially due to loss of moisture or old age.
Using shrivelled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrivelled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The leaves on the plant had shrivelled up in the sun.
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The apple was shrivelled and unappetizing.
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His skin was shrivelled and wrinkled from old age.
shrivelled Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: shrivelled in Brief
The term 'shrivelled' [ˈʃrɪvəld] describes something that has become wrinkled and contracted, often due to a loss of moisture or old age. Examples include leaves on a plant that have shrivelled up in the sun, an unappetizing shrivelled apple, or skin that is shrivelled and wrinkled from old age.
