Etiolated

/ˈi.ti.əˌleɪ.tɪd/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts9 letters
Definition of Etiolated

adjective

  1. Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.
  2. Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.
  3. (by extension) Of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.

    "Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance."

  4. Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.
Anagrams of Etiolated

No exact anagrams found for "etiolated". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Etiolated"

Etiolated is a 9-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Etiolated" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "etiolated" is a medium-scoring word.