Meaning & use
shriveled
Shrunk and wrinkled, typically as a result of losing moisture or drying out.
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The grapes had shriveled into raisins after weeks in the hot sun.
His shriveled hands showed the effects of decades spent working outdoors.
A note on using this word
Shriveled is the standard American spelling; British English often uses the double-l form shrivelled.
Words with a similar meaning
wrinkledwithered
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