Parched Meaning in English
word · lemma: parch
ˈpɑɹtʃt
PARCHT
pˈɑːtʃt
PAHCHT
Definition
Feeling extremely thirsty, or very dry due to lack of water. Used for people, animals, or land.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly a descriptive or literary word, sometimes used humorously. 'Parched' often emphasizes strong thirst or dryness beyond normal. Common collocations: 'parched throat', 'parched land'. Rare in everyday conversation; 'thirsty' is more casual for people.
Spanish: sediento - resecoPortuguese (BR): sedento - ressecadoPortuguese (PT): sedento - ressequidoChinese (Simplified): 口渴的 - 干枯的Chinese (Traditional): 口渴的 - 乾枯的Hindi: प्यासा - सूखाArabic: عطشان - جافBengali: অতি তৃষ্ণার্ত - শুকিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: пересохший - иссохшийJapanese: 喉が渇いた - 乾ききったVietnamese: khát khô cổ - khô cằnKorean: 몹시 목마른 - 바싹 마른Turkish: kurumuş - susuzluktan yanmışUrdu: شدید پیاسا - بالکل سوکھاIndonesian: sangat haus - kering kerontang
Example Sentences
After running in the sun, I felt parched.
basic
The plants died in the parched soil.
basic
She asked for water, saying her throat was parched.
basic
I’m absolutely parched—let’s grab something to drink.
natural
Months without rain have left the fields parched and cracked.
natural
Could you pass me some water? I’m parched after all that talking.
natural