Shrivels Meaning in English
word · lemma: shrivel
ˈʃɹɪvəɫ
SHRI-vuhlz
ʃɹˈɪvəlz
shri-VUHlz
Definition
Becomes smaller, dry, and wrinkled, often because of lack of water or age. Used for plants, parts of the body, or anything that loses freshness.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in present or third person ("the fruit shrivels"). Common with fruit, leaves, and sometimes used metaphorically ("my confidence shrivels"). Sounds more formal or descriptive than 'shrinks'. Avoid with liquids or rigid objects.
Spanish: se marchita - se arruga - se encogePortuguese (BR): murcha - enruga - encolhePortuguese (PT): murcha - enruga - encolheChinese (Simplified): 枯萎 - 皱缩 - 干瘪Chinese (Traditional): 枯萎 - 皺縮 - 乾癟Hindi: सूख जाता है - मुरझा जाता हैArabic: يذبل - ينكمشBengali: সঙ্কুচিত হয় - শুকিয়ে যায়Russian: ссыхается - морщитсяJapanese: しぼむ - しなびるVietnamese: nhăn lại - héo lạiKorean: 쭈글쭈글해지다 - 시들다Turkish: büzülür - buruşur - solarUrdu: سکڑ جاتا ہے - مُرجھا جاتا ہےIndonesian: mengkerut - layu
Example Sentences
The flower shrivels without water.
basic
A grape shrivels as it dries to become a raisin.
basic
When it is cold, my skin shrivels.
basic
My confidence shrivels when I speak in public.
natural
The old apple shrivels in the fruit bowl but is still edible.
natural
If your plant shrivels, try moving it to a sunnier spot.
natural