Parched describes something that is extremely dry, often as a result of prolonged exposure to heat or a lack of moisture. This term is commonly used to refer to land, vegetation, or even people experiencing severe thirst. When something is parched, it is in a state of intense dehydration, longing for relief from the dryness. Here are 10 sample sentences using the word parched:
- The cracked earth beneath the relentless sun was parched and barren.
- After hours of hiking in the desert, they were parched and desperate for water.
- The farmer prayed for rain to revive his parched crops and save his harvest.
- Her lips were dry and parched from the harsh winds of the desert.
- The parched leaves of the plant begged for moisture as they wilted in the heat.
- The explorer’s throat felt parched as he trudged through the arid landscape.
- The animals sought refuge from the parched conditions by seeking shade under the trees.
- The relentless heatwave left the city parched and longing for relief.
- The parched soil cracked underfoot as they walked across the barren landscape.
- The old well provided a welcome respite for the parched travelers, offering cool, refreshing water.
Synonyms:
- Dry: kering
- Dehydrated: terdehidrasi
- Arid: tandus
- Barren: kemandegan
- Desiccated: terkeringkan
- Thirsty: haus
- Waterless: tanpa air
- Dried out: mengering
- Scorched: terbakar
- Shrivel: menyusut
Antonyms:
- Moist: lembab
- Hydrated: terhidrasi
- Wet: basah
- Quenched: terpuaskan
- Satiated: terpuaskan
- Sodden: basah kuyup
- Saturated: jenuh
- Drenched: basah
Words derived from parched:
- Parch: mengeringkan, mengering
- Parchment: kulit perkamen
Related words:
- Dryness: kekeringan
- Thirst: kehausan
- Drought: kekeringan
- Desert: gurun
- Aridity: kekeringan
Phrasal verbs:
- Parch up: mengeringkan
- Parch out: mengeringkan
Common expressions:
- Relief from parchedness: lega dari kehausan
- Suffering from parchedness: menderita karena kehausan
- Severe parchedness: kehausan yang parah
Related idioms:
- Dry as a bone: kering seperti tulang
- Dry mouth: mulut kering
