dried-up

• Décrit quelque chose qui a perdu toute son humidité, ou au sens figuré, ce qui n'est plus productif, vivant ou utile.

Describes something that has lost all moisture, or figuratively, something that is no longer productive, lively, or useful.

1. Completely dry (vegetation)B1formal

   Describes plants or vegetation that have lost all moisture, often due to lack of rain or heat.

   desséché

   • The dried-up leaves crunched underfoot.
   • The garden was full of dried-up plants after the long drought.
   • Dried-up grass covered the hillside.

   Synonymesdehydrateddesiccatedparchedsaplesssereshriveledwithered

   Antonymesfreshgreenlushmoistsucculentverdant

2. Depleted of waterB1formal

   Describes a source of water, like a river, lake, or well, that has no water left.

   asséché

   • The dried-up riverbed was cracked and dusty.
   • Farmers struggled with the dried-up well.
   • The reservoir was completely dried-up after the hot summer.

   Synonymesdesiccateddried-outdryparchedwaterless

   Antonymesbrimmingflowingfullrunningswollen