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ETIOLATED

(adj.sat, adj., verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Etiolated.

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Etiolated - as an adjective satellite

(especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light

Example: "Etiolated celery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blanchedetiolate

Etiolated - as an adjective

Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.

Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.

(by extension) of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.

Example: "Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance."

Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.

Etiolated - as a verb

To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.

To make pale and sickly-looking.

To become pale or blanched.

Example Sentences

"The etiolated plant leaves were pale and droopy."
"The etiolated stems grew tall and weak due to lack of sunlight."
"She noticed the etiolated complexion of her sick friend."
"The etiolated grass struggled to grow in the shaded area of the garden."
"The etiolated flowers lacked their vibrant colors and appeared faded."
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Is ETIOLATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, etiolated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ETIOLATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ETIOLATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, etiolated is valid for Words With Friends
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ETIOLATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ETIOLATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, etiolated is valid for WordFeud
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ETIOLATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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