Sloughed Meaning in English

word · lemma: slough

US

ˈsɫəf

SLUHFF

UK

slˈʌfd

SLUFT

Definition

To shed or remove something, especially a layer of skin, either naturally (like a snake shedding its skin) or metaphorically to get rid of something unwanted.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in biology (e.g., snakes or wounds that have 'sloughed' skin) or metaphorically (getting rid of problems). Always pronounced like 'sluffed'. Common with 'off' (to slough off). Formal or scientific in tone.

• Spanish: desprenderse - mudar (piel)
• Portuguese (BR): desprender - mudar (pele)
• Portuguese (PT): desprender - mudar (pele)
• Chinese (Simplified): 脱落 - 蜕皮
• Chinese (Traditional): 脫落 - 蛻皮
• Hindi: झड़ना - बदलना (खाल)
• Arabic: تساقط - تبديل (الجلد)
• Bengali: খসে পড়া - ঝরে যাওয়া
• Russian: сбросить - отторгаться
• Japanese: 剥がれる - 脱皮する
• Vietnamese: bong ra - lột bỏ
• Korean: 벗겨지다 - 벗다
• Turkish: dökülmek - atmak
• Urdu: جھڑ جانا - اتار دینا
• Indonesian: mengelupas - melepaskan

Example Sentences

The snake sloughed its old skin.

basic

His sunburned skin sloughed off after a week.

basic

The wound sloughed, revealing healthy tissue underneath.

basic

He finally sloughed off his bad habits and started fresh.

natural

The tree sloughed its bark after the harsh winter.

natural

After a rough year, she sloughed off the negativity and moved forward.

natural