Dehydrated
/diːˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/adjective
Lacking water or moisture; very dry.
He was severely dehydrated after running the marathon.
Often appears as...
- dehydrated skin
- severely dehydrated
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Serious
In casual talk, 'dehydrated' may not mean extremely dry, just needing water.
I'm feeling a bit dehydrated; let me grab some water.
Pro Tip 2/3Climate or Weather
The word can describe effects of climate or weather on people or objects.
The intense sun left the soil completely dehydrated.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically to describe things lacking vitality or freshness.
The presentation was dehydrated of any new ideas.
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