parchedness

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːtʃidnəs/
US: /ˈpɑːrtʃidnəs/

  1. The state of being extremely dry, especially due to heat.

    1. The parchedness made the plants wilt quickly in the sun.
    2. The desert explorers suffered greatly from the parchedness of the arid landscape.

  2. A condition of dryness causing thirst.

    1. The parchedness of my throat demanded a glass of water.
    2. After the long hike, the parchedness in her mouth was almost unbearable.

  3. Lack of emotional or spiritual vitality; aridity.

    1. The parchedness of his heart made him unable to feel joy.
    2. Many people find that modern life leads to a parchedness of the soul.

Synonyms

desiccation dehydration thirst

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parchedness" in English means: The state of being extremely dry, especially due to heat., A condition of dryness causing thirst., Lack of emotional or spiritual vitality; aridity..

The phonetic transcription of "parchedness" is /ˈpɑːtʃidnəs/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrtʃidnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parchedness": desiccation, dehydration, thirst.

Example usage of "parchedness": "The parchedness made the plants wilt quickly in the sun.". More examples on the page.