adjective
withered
WIH-thuhd
Withered (adjective) means Shrunken, dried out, or faded, especially from age or lack of water. Example: “A withered rose lay on the windowsill.”
adjective
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Shrunken, dried out, or faded, especially from age or lack of water.
"A withered rose lay on the windowsill."
"His withered hands showed the years of hard labor."
How to use withered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDried up and shrunken, often used for plants or aged skin.
Common pairings
withered leaves
withered hands
a withered plant
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- Comparative
- more withered
- Superlative
- most withered
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What does “withered” mean?
The word “withered” means shrunken, dried out, or faded, especially from age or lack of water. In plain terms, dried up and shrunken, often used for plants or aged skin.
How do you pronounce “withered”?
“Withered” is pronounced WIH-thuhd (/ˈwɪðɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “withered” in a sentence?
Here is “withered” used in a sentence: “A withered rose lay on the windowsill.”
What part of speech is “withered”?
“Withered” is an adjective.
