shriveled; dried out; dry and rough (skin); dull (language)
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shriveled; dried up and hardened from losing moisture
Commonly used for dried fruit, vegetables, or wood.
The dates have all dried out in the sun.
These apples have been sitting for too long and have become shriveled.
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The dry, brittle branches snap with a single bend.
adjective
dry and rough (of skin); lacking moisture and suppleness
Often used to describe aging skin or hands exposed to harsh conditions.
When people get old, their skin becomes dry and rough.
The winter wind made her hands dry and coarse.
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The wizened face was covered with wrinkles.
adjective
dry; dull; lifeless (of language or writing)
Used to criticize writing or speech that lacks vividness or emotional appeal.
The speech was dry and insipid.
This article is written too dryly; it has no infectiousness.
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The content of his report was dry, and the audience was almost falling asleep.