Synonyms of dried

dried

verb

past tense of dry

1

as in scorched

to make dry

the wind quickly dried their clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scorched
• baked
• drained
• parched
• dehydrated
• desiccated
• seared
• evaporated
• shriveled
• air-dried
• dehumidified
• mummified
• withered
• wizened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• washed
• watered
• wet
• soaked
• saturated
• flooded
• bathed
• hydrated
• drowned
• drenched
• moistened
• inundated
• overflowed
• deluged
• doused
• damped
• dampened
• waterlogged
• submerged
• dipped
• sopped
• humidified
• soused
• rehydrated
• swamped
• dunked

2

as in faded

to lose liveliness, force, or freshness

his creative talents were just drying on the vine in that small, provincial town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faded
• withered
• wilted
• shriveled
• mummified
• decreased
• waned
• diminished
• wizened
• declined
• lessened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revived
• flourished
• increased
• grew
• bloomed
• prospered
• developed
• thrived
• freshened
• waxed
• peaked
• surged
• crested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dried

Unlike shell-in eggs, all commercial egg products, such as liquid, frozen, or dried eggs, must be pasteurized. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Hutson’s early arrival as a franchise defenseman means that a deal that seemed preposterous before the ink dried has now transcended even that. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Dishes are much easier to clean immediately, rather than hours later, when food residue has dried. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026

After the concrete basin was emptied, cleaned and dried, the Reflecting Pool was painted in sections. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments! — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Recipe Tips for Banana Bread Cereal Treats Use dried, unsweetened banana chips, such as Bare brand, which provide the best banana flavor. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Stains that have dried or penetrated the material will always be harder to get out, according to Ek. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

In a subsequent lecture, Halford noted that snake venom’s effect on the blood was like that of cholera, and modestly suggested that the venom of dead snakes, dried and carried aloft on the wind, might be the cause of that disease. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026