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SHRUNKEN

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Shrunken.

Shrunken - as an adjective satellite

Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

Example: "The old woman's shriveled skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shriveledshrivelledwitheredwizenwizened

Reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity

Example: "Our shriveled receipts during the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shriveledshrivelled

Shrunken - as a verb

To cause to become smaller.

Example: "The dryer shrank my sweater."

To become smaller; to contract.

Example: "This garment will shrink when wet."

To cower or flinch.

Example: "Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."

To draw back; to withdraw.

To withdraw or retire, as from danger.

To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

Shrunken - as an adjective

Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

Example Sentences

"He was wearing a shrunken sweater that no longer fit him."
"The shrunken apple had begun to rot."
"She found a shrunken shirt at the bottom of the drawer."
"The shrunken head was a gruesome souvenir from his trip."
"The shrunken car looked like a toy compared to the others."
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Word Game Points

Is SHRUNKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrunken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHRUNKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SHRUNKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrunken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRUNKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SHRUNKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrunken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRUNKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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