Shrivelled and Shrunken

Shrivelled

Shrivelled adjective - Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

Shrunken is a synonym for shrivelled in withered topic. In some cases you can use "Shrunken" instead an adjective "Shrivelled".

Nearby Words: shrivel, shriveled, shrivelling

Shrunken

Shrunken adjective - Lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.
Usage example: a shrunken old man
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Shrivelled is a synonym for shrunken. You can use "Shrivelled" instead an adjective "Shrunken". popular alternative
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