shrivelled

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb wither, as with a loss of moisture
  2. verb decrease in size, range, or extent
  3. adjective (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

Etymology

Equivalent to shrivel + -ed.

Synonyms

shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither

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