adj
Uncommon
drained
draynd
Drained (adj) means Exhausted; completely lacking energy. Example: “After the double shift, she felt utterly drained.”
adj
1
Exhausted; completely lacking energy.
"After the double shift, she felt utterly drained."
"I felt so drained after that three-hour exam that I wanted to sleep for the next week."
"Looking after the baby all night left him feeling drained."
"By the end of the marathon, the runners were completely drained."
2
Emptied of stored charge, as of a battery.
"My phone battery was completely drained by noon."
"The drained battery meant the torch would not switch on."
"Her laptop was drained, so she looked for a socket."
How to use drained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn out and empty of energy — of a person or a battery.
Common pairings
emotionally drained
drained battery
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more drained
- Superlative
- most drained
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After the double shift, she felt utterly _____.
Etymology
From drain + -ed.
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Rhymes for drained
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What does “drained” mean?
The word “drained” means exhausted; completely lacking energy. In plain terms, worn out and empty of energy — of a person or a battery.
How do you pronounce “drained”?
“Drained” is pronounced draynd (/dɹeɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “drained” in a sentence?
Here is “drained” used in a sentence: “After the double shift, she felt utterly drained.”
What part of speech is “drained”?
“Drained” is an adjective.
Is “drained” a common word?
“Drained” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “drained” have?
“Drained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: exhausted; completely lacking energy.
What is the difference between drained and tired?
Drained describes a more complete state of exhaustion, suggesting energy has been entirely used up, while tired can describe any degree of fatigue, even mild. Drained often implies emotional or physical depletion following a demanding event.
Can drained describe a battery as well as a person?
Yes. Drained can describe a battery emptied of stored charge, as in "my phone battery is completely drained," as well as a person who feels exhausted and lacking energy.
What is a common phrase using drained?
"Emotionally drained" is a common phrase describing someone left with no emotional energy after a stressful or upsetting experience.
