shrivelled
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5.2
- adjective
- /ˈʃrɪvəld/
- UK
- His enthusiasm for the project had shriveled after receiving repeated criticisms.
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Watch on YouTubeAnd there's lots of shriveled people in positions of great power in this society, no doubt.
- And there's lots of shriveled people in positions of great power in this society, no doubt.
Examples
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And there's lots of shriveled people in positions of great power in this society, no doubt.
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And there's lots of shriveled people in positions of great power in this society, no doubt.
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The once vibrant flowers in the garden looked shriveled after weeks without water.
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The fruits had shriveled in the sun, losing their fresh appearance.
Synonyms
46
2.7
Not as strong or effective
19
4.6
It looks dry, thin, and lifeless like old leaves
9
3.9
Smaller or weaker than before
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7.7
A part of the body that becomes smaller and weaker from illness, injury or lack of use
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5.7
Weakened and less strong or important
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4.3
Made less strong or clear
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5.1
Less strong so a feeling or pain is not as intense
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Etymology
Shrivelled comes from the same idea as the verb shrivel — like a plant in drought that 'dries up' and becomes small and weak. That's why a shrivelled ambition, confidence, or feeling is one that has lost strength or life.