Bereft and Short

Bereft

Bereft adjective - Utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected.
Usage example: a cheap motel completely bereft of all amenities

Short and bereft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Bereft".

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Bereft and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bereft" instead an adjective "Short".

Both words in one sentence

  • In Legion of Super Heroes, Karate Kid (not that one) is not only bereft of super-powers but also short and frail-looking, but can defeat Superman with his bare hands.
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