| ADJECTIVE | all | desiccated, dried-out | thoroughly dried ... / dried out |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | desiccated, dried, dehydrated | preserved by removing natural moisture | |
| all | desiccated, arid, desiccate | lacking vitality or spirit |
| Sounds | deh'sahkeytahd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd... | |
| Meaning | Thoroughly dried ... / dried out. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "old boxes of desiccated Cuban cigars" | |
| Synonym | dried-out | |
| Broader | dry | Free from liquid / liquid or moisture |
| Spanish | desecado, deshidratado | |
| Catalan | deshidratat | |
| Meaning | preserved by removing natural moisture. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "shredded and desiccated coconut meat" | |
| Synonyms | dried, dehydrated | |
| Broader | preserved | prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use |
| Spanish | paso, seco | |
| Catalan | sec, secalló | |
| Meaning | lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a prissy and emotionless creature...settles into a mold of desiccated snobbery"-C.J.Rolo | |
| Synonyms | arid, desiccate | |
| Broader | dull | lacking in liveliness or animation |
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