desiccated

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

ruОписывает что-то, что было тщательно высушено, часто для сохранения, или образно используется для описания чего-то лишённого жизненной силы или интереса.esDescribe 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.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt etwas, das gründlich getrocknet wurde, oft zur Konservierung, oder bildlich etwas, das leblos, kraftlos oder ohne Interesse ist.ptDescreve algo que foi completamente seco, frequentemente para conservação, ou usado figurativamente para descrever algo sem vitalidade ou interesse.zh指被彻底去除水分的，常用于保存食物；也比喻缺乏生气、活力或兴趣的。arيصف شيئًا جُفِّف تمامًا، غالبًا للحفظ، ويُستعمل مجازيًا لوصف شيء فقد حيويته أو اهتمامه.

1. Thoroughly dried out C1 formal

   Completely deprived of moisture; dehydrated.

   • 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.

   ruВысушенныйesDesecado, completamente secofrdesséchédeAusgetrocknetptRessecadozh干燥的arمُجَفَّف

   Sinônimos: ariddehydrateddriedparchedsaplessshriveledwithered

   Antônimos: damphydratedmoistwet

2. Preserved by drying B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСушёныйesDeshidratadofrDesséché (par séchage)deGetrocknetptDesidratadozh干燥保存的arمجفَّف

   Sinônimos: dehydrateddrieddried-out

   Antônimos: freshhydratedmoistsucculent

3. Lacking vitality or spirit C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБезжизненныйesDesanimado, sin vidafrdesséché (au sens figuré)deLeblosptSem vidazh死气沉沉的arبلا حياة

   Sinônimos: aridbarrendryjejunelifelessspiritlesssterileuninspiredvapid

   Antônimos: animatedenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvibrantvitalvivacious

• more desiccated comparative form
• most desiccated superlative form

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

ruГлагол, означающий тщательно высушить, удалить влагу из чего-либо или стать высушенным.esVerbo que significa secar completamente, eliminar la humedad de algo o volverse seco.frVerbe signifiant sécher soigneusement, retirer l'humidité de quelque chose ou devenir sec.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas gründlich zu trocknen, ihm Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit zu entziehen, oder selbst auszutrocknen.ptVerbo que significa secar completamente, remover toda a umidade de algo ou tornar-se seco.zh动词，指彻底除去某物中的水分使其干燥，或指失去水分变干。arفعل يعني تجفيف شيء تجفيفًا تامًا بإزالة الرطوبة منه، أو أن يصبح الشيء جافًا تمامًا بفقدان مائه.

1. Dry out completely C1 formal

   To remove all moisture from something; to dry thoroughly.

   • 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.

   ruВысушитьesDesecarfrDessécher complètementdeVollständig austrocknenptSecar completamentezh使干燥arتجفيف تمامًا

   Sinônimos: dehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antônimos: hydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitality C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛишить жизненной силыesSecar, agotarfrTarir, épuiserdeDer Lebenskraft beraubenptPrivar de vitalidadezh使失去活力arتجريد من الحيوية

   Sinônimos: drainenervateexhaustsap

   Antônimos: animateenliveninvigoraterevitalize

• desiccated past participle
• desiccated past simple
• desiccating present participle
• desiccates third person singular