desiccated

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été soigneusement séché, souvent pour le conserver, ou s'emploie au sens figuré pour qualifier quelque chose de dépourvu de vitalité ou d'intérêt.

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.

   desséché

   • 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.

   Synonymesariddehydrateddriedparchedsaplessshriveledwithered

   Antonymesdamphydratedmoistwet

2. Preserved by dryingB2formal

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

   Desséché (par séchage)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdehydrateddrieddried-out

   Antonymesfreshhydratedmoistsucculent

3. Lacking vitality or spiritC2formal

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

   desséché (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaridbarrendryjejunelifelessspiritlesssterileuninspiredvapid

   Antonymesanimatedenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvibrantvitalvivacious

• Verbe signifiant sécher soigneusement, retirer l'humidité de quelque chose ou devenir sec.

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.

   Dessécher complètement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antonymeshydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

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

   Tarir, épuiser

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antonymesanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize