shriveled
7 synonyms for shriveled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Shrunk and wrinkled, typically from drying out.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shriveled” mean?
The word “shriveled” means shrunk and wrinkled, typically from drying out. In plain terms, dried out, shrunken, and wrinkled.
How do you use “shriveled” in a sentence?
Here is “shriveled” used in a sentence: “The apple left in the fruit bowl had gone shriveled and brown.”
What part of speech is “shriveled”?
“Shriveled” is an adjective.
Related words
dried up
