How Do You Spell SHRIVELLED?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈɪvə͡ld] (IPA)

The word "shrivelled" is the British spelling of "shriveled" in American English. It is pronounced as /ˈʃrɪvəld/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is /ʃr/ as in "shrimp", followed by /ɪ/ as in "pit", and then /v/ as in "vet". The last syllable is /ld/ as in "could". This word refers to something that has become wrinkled or dried up, and is commonly used to describe fruit, leaves or skin.

SHRIVELLED Meaning and Definition

  1. Shrivelled is an adjective that describes something that has become small, shrunken, or wrinkled due to a loss of moisture or vitality. When something shrivels, it means that it has undergone a process of drying out or withering, resulting in a decreased size, wrinkled appearance, and a loss of its original tautness or plumpness.

    The term is commonly used to depict fruits, vegetables, or other organic matter that has undergone dehydration or desiccation, causing them to lose water content and become wrinkled. In this context, shrivelled implies a loss of freshness, as the item appears less succulent and vibrant than in its original state.

    Shrivelled can also describe the appearance of human skin or body parts that have lost elasticity, firmness, or vitality, often due to aging or being affected by certain medical conditions. This term is often associated with the natural process of skin aging, wherein it gradually becomes less supple, resulting in the formation of wrinkles or creases.

    Additionally, shrivelled can be used metaphorically to refer to non-physical things, such as an idea, hope, or relationship, that has lost its vibrancy, vigor, or strength, leading to a diminished state or lessened impact. In this context, it suggests a lack of vitality, energy, or substance compared to its original form.

  2. Contracted into wrinkles.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SHRIVELLED

Etymology of SHRIVELLED

The word "shrivelled" is derived from the Old English word "screflian", which means "to contract, shrivel, or wrinkle". This Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "skraf-" which has the same meaning. The Proto-Germanic word is further related to the Old Norse word "skarfr", meaning "scarf" or "cramp". The original sense of "shrivelled" referred to something becoming wrinkled or contracted, often due to aging or dehydration.

Similar spelling words for SHRIVELLED

Conjugate verb Shrivelled

CONDITIONAL

I would shrivel
we would shrivel
you would shrivel
he/she/it would shrivel
they would shrivel

FUTURE

I will shrivel
we will shrivel
you will shrivel
he/she/it will shrivel
they will shrivel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrivelled, will have shriveled
we will have shrivelled, will have shriveled
you will have shrivelled, will have shriveled
he/she/it will have shrivelled, will have shriveled
they will have shrivelled, will have shriveled

PAST

I shrivelled, shriveled
we shrivelled, shriveled
you shrivelled, shriveled
he/she/it shrivelled, shriveled
they shrivelled, shriveled

PAST PERFECT

I had shrivelled, had shriveled
we had shrivelled, had shriveled
you had shrivelled, had shriveled
he/she/it had shrivelled, had shriveled
they had shrivelled, had shriveled

PRESENT

I shrivel
we shrivel
you shrivel
he/she/it shrivels
they shrivel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shriveled, have shrivelled
we have shriveled, have shrivelled
you have shriveled, have shrivelled
he/she/it has shriveled, has shrivelled
they have shriveled, have shrivelled
I am shriveling, am shrivelling
we are shrivelling, are shriveling
you are shrivelling, are shriveling
he/she/it is shriveling, is shrivelling
they are shrivelling, are shriveling
I was shrivelling, was shriveling
we were shriveling, were shrivelling
you were shriveling, were shrivelling
he/she/it was shrivelling, was shriveling
they were shriveling, were shrivelling
I will be shriveling, will be shrivelling
we will be shriveling, will be shrivelling
you will be shriveling, will be shrivelling
he/she/it will be shriveling, will be shrivelling
they will be shriveling, will be shrivelling
I have been shriveling, have been shrivelling
we have been shriveling, have been shrivelling
you have been shrivelling, have been shriveling
he/she/it has been shriveling, has been shrivelling
they have been shrivelling, have been shriveling
I had been shrivelling, had been shriveling
we had been shrivelling, had been shriveling
you had been shrivelling, had been shriveling
he/she/it had been shrivelling, had been shriveling
they had been shrivelling, had been shriveling
I will have been shriveling, will have been shrivelling
we will have been shriveling, will have been shrivelling
you will have been shriveling, will have been shrivelling
he/she/it will have been shriveling, will have been shrivelling
they will have been shriveling, will have been shrivelling
I would have shrivelled, would have shriveled
we would have shrivelled, would have shriveled
you would have shrivelled, would have shriveled
he/she/it would have shrivelled, would have shriveled
they would have shrivelled, would have shriveled
I would be shrivelling, would be shriveling
we would be shrivelling, would be shriveling
you would be shrivelling, would be shriveling
he/she/it would be shrivelling, would be shriveling
they would be shrivelling, would be shriveling
I would have been shrivelling, would have been shriveling
we would have been shrivelling, would have been shriveling
you would have been shrivelling, would have been shriveling
he/she/it would have been shrivelling, would have been shriveling
they would have been shrivelling, would have been shriveling

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