withered; dried up; arid
Meanings
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withered; dried out; lifeless (of plants)
Describes plants, leaves, or grass that have died due to lack of water, nutrients, or old age.
After a night of strong wind, the ground was covered with withered leaves.
The drought has completely dried up this grassland.
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The gardener removed all the withered shrubs from the garden.
adjective
dry; rough (of skin)
Describes skin that is rough, flaky, or lacking moisture, often due to weather, age, or health conditions.
My hands are always very dry in winter; I need to apply hand cream.
Her skin looks a bit dry due to dehydration.
adjective
dry; dried up; arid (of wells, rivers, land)
Describes wells, riverbeds, ponds, or land that have completely lost their water.
This village relies on a dried-up ancient well as a historical relic.
After three consecutive years of drought, the riverbed has completely dried up.