desiccated

• يصف شيئًا جُفِّف تمامًا، غالبًا للحفظ، ويُستعمل مجازيًا لوصف شيء فقد حيويته أو اهتمامه.

Describes something that has been thoroughly dried out, often to preserve it, or figuratively used to describe something lacking vitality or interest.

1. Thoroughly dried outC1formal

   Completely deprived of moisture; dehydrated.

   مُجَفَّف

   • The desiccated leaves crumbled at the slightest touch.
   • The desert air left the landscape completely desiccated.
   • The desiccated corpse was found in the ancient tomb.

   المرادفاتariddehydrateddriedparchedsaplessshriveledwithered

   الأضدادdamphydratedmoistwet

2. Preserved by dryingB2formal

   Treated by removing natural moisture to prevent decay, often for food or specimens.

   مجفَّف

   • Desiccated coconut is often used in baking.
   • The museum displayed desiccated plant specimens from the 19th century.
   • They added desiccated herbs to the soup for flavor.

   المرادفاتdehydrateddrieddried-out

   الأضدادfreshhydratedmoistsucculent

3. Lacking vitality or spiritC2formal

   Devoid of energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; emotionally or intellectually barren.

   بلا حياة

   • His desiccated prose failed to engage the readers.
   • The lecture was a desiccated recitation of facts with no passion.
   • After years of routine, she felt her creativity had become desiccated.

   المرادفاتaridbarrendryjejunelifelessspiritlesssterileuninspiredvapid

   الأضدادanimatedenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvibrantvitalvivacious

• فعل يعني تجفيف شيء تجفيفًا تامًا بإزالة الرطوبة منه، أو أن يصبح الشيء جافًا تمامًا بفقدان مائه.

A verb meaning to dry out thoroughly, remove moisture from something, or become dried up.

1. Dry out completelyC1formal

   To remove all moisture from something; to dry thoroughly.

   تجفيف تمامًا

   • The sun desiccated the soil, leaving it cracked and barren.
   • The laboratory uses a special machine to desiccate samples for analysis.
   • Herbs are often desiccated to preserve their flavor.

   المرادفاتdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   الأضدادhydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

   To drain energy, emotion, or life from someone or something.

   تجريد من الحيوية

   • Years of monotonous work desiccated his creative spirit.
   • The harsh criticism desiccated her enthusiasm for the project.
   • A lack of inspiration can desiccate an artist's talent.

   المرادفاتdrainenervateexhaustsap

   الأضدادanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize