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parched

adjective

/pɑːrtʃt/

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

thirsty, dehydrated, dry, scorched, withered

hydrated, refreshed, moist

parched land, parched lips, parched desert, parched skin

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

open to debate or argument; questionable

self-righteously moralistic and superior

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.