Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Shrivelled.
Shrivelled - as an adjective satellite
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Example: "Dried-up grass"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dried-upsearsereshriveledwitheredShrivelled - as a verb
To collapse inward; to crumble.
Example: "The plant shrivelled from lack of water."
To become wrinkled.
Example: "His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long."
To draw into wrinkles.
Example: "The hot sun shrivelled the leaves."
Shrivelled - as an adjective
Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant.
Example: "A prune is a shrivelled plum."
Collapsed in size.
Example Sentences
"The shrivelled apple lay forgotten on the kitchen counter."
"His shrivelled hand trembled as he reached for the glass."
"The plant's leaves looked shrivelled and brown from lack of water."
"She found a shrivelled piece of paper tucked inside the old book."
"The old man had a shrivelled face with deep wrinkles."
Word Game Points
Is SHRIVELLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrivelled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHRIVELLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SHRIVELLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrivelled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHRIVELLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SHRIVELLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrivelled is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHRIVELLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
