desiccated

• Describe algo que ha sido secado completamente, a menudo para conservarlo, o se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a algo carente de vitalidad, emoción o interés.

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.

   Desecado, completamente seco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosariddehydrateddriedparchedsaplessshriveledwithered

   Antónimosdamphydratedmoistwet

2. Preserved by dryingB2formal

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

   Deshidratado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdehydrateddrieddried-out

   Antónimosfreshhydratedmoistsucculent

3. Lacking vitality or spiritC2formal

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

   Desanimado, sin vida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaridbarrendryjejunelifelessspiritlesssterileuninspiredvapid

   Antónimosanimatedenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvibrantvitalvivacious

• Verbo que significa secar completamente, eliminar la humedad de algo o volverse seco.

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.

   Desecar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antónimoshydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

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

   Secar, agotar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antónimosanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize