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shrivelled

[ˈʃrɪvəld]

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!

  • Example

    The leaves on the plant had shrivelled up in the sun.

  • Example

    The apple was shrivelled and unappetizing.

  • Example

    His skin was shrivelled and wrinkled from old age.

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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.