WITHERED


Meaning of WITHERED in English

adjective

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

A withered tree protruding from the pavement cast a shadow across the bay window.

But he just stood still and gazed at some withered autumn flowers.

I should be a silent shell, wealthy and withered and bored.

Of our initial 20 rather withered carnations, 18 were carried off into the distance by bewildered or gracious lasses.

Only then would he hang the burden of his shield upon a withered branch.

Suddenly his withered features crumpled into a surprising smile.

The Elle-men are stooped and old, and are happiest when lying in a pool of sunlight to warm their withered limbs.

Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary.      Дополнительный английский словарь Longman DOCE5.