(of vegetation) dried up; withered; desiccated

thin and emaciated in appearance; looking withered and exhausted

a withered tree or dried-up piece of wood; often used to describe someone appearing lifeless or emaciated

Literally meaning dried-out wood and cold ashes; originally referring to the Taoist state of leaving behind one's physical body and worldly desires, it now describes a person who is completely spiritless, disheartened, or indifferent to everything.

to have a physical appearance like dry wood, describing someone who is extremely thin, haggard, or lacking any sign of life or vitality

(literary) to shake or knock down withered leaves; used as a metaphor for something that is extremely easy to accomplish

(literary) thin neck and sallow face; describes someone who is extremely thin, gaunt, or starving

withered bones; often used figuratively to refer to the deceased or those who died long ago