What does withered mean?
Withered means Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water..
Withered
/ˈwɪðɚd/ · adjective
Meaning
Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water..
Definitions by Sense
- Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water.
- simple past and past participle of wither
Example Sentences
Lying on the floor was a dead man, in evening dress, with a knife in his heart. He was withered, wrinkled, and loathsome of visage. It was not till they had examined the rings that they recognized who it was.
Three chairs of the steamer type, all maimed, comprised the furniture of this roof-garden, with […] on one of the copings a row of four red clay flower-pots filled with sun-baked dust from which gnarled and rusty stalks thrust themselves up like withered elfin limbs.
Synonyms for withered
Antonyms for withered
Related Words
Word Forms
- more withered
- most withered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for withered?
Common synonyms include sere, lean, thin, dry.
What is the opposite of withered?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use withered in a sentence?
Lying on the floor was a dead man, in evening dress, with a knife in his heart. He was withered, wrinkled, and loathsome of visage. It was not till they had examined the rings that they recognized who it was.
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