Dehydrated refers to the loss of water from the body or a substance, often leading to dryness, fatigue, or health issues. While commonly used in medical or everyday health contexts, it can also be used metaphorically to describe things that feel “dried out” or lifeless.
Definition
Dehydrated (adjective):
- Having lost a large amount of water; suffering from a lack of water.
- (Figurative) Drained of vitality or emotion.
- “After hiking all day in the sun, she felt dizzy and dehydrated.”
- “The speech was so dull, it felt dehydrated of passion.”
Synonyms
- Dried out
- Parched
- Desiccated
- Withered
- Thirsty
Antonyms
- Hydrated
- Moist
- Refreshed
- Replenished
Examples in Sentences
- “Drink plenty of fluids to avoid getting dehydrated in the heat.”
- “The dehydrated flowers crumbled at the touch.”
- “He looked dehydrated and exhausted after the marathon.”
Common Contexts
- Health & Medicine: Describes a physical condition due to insufficient water intake.
- Food: Used to refer to dried food, like dehydrated fruit.
- Metaphorical: To describe something lacking in energy, life, or emotion.