adj
shrivelled
Shrivelled (adj) means Wrinkled because it has lost volume while its outer surface stayed the same size.
adj
1
Wrinkled because it has lost volume while its outer surface stayed the same size.
"A prune is a shrivelled plum."
2
Shrunk down in size.
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Etymology
Formed from shrivel and -ed.
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What is the meaning of shrivelled?
"shrivelled" (adj) means wrinkled because it has lost volume while its outer surface stayed the same size.
What is another word for shrivelled?
Other words for "shrivelled" include withered, shriveled, sear, wizened, sere, wizen.
What is the opposite of shrivelled?
Opposites of "shrivelled" include swollen, plump.
What are the different meanings of shrivelled?
"shrivelled" has 2 main meanings: 1. Wrinkled because it has lost volume while its outer surface stayed the same size; 2. Shrunk down in size.
