Meaning of the word etiolated in English
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etiolated
US /ˈiː.t̬i.ə.leɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈiː.ti.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
Adjective
1.
(of a plant) pale and drawn out due to a lack of light
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The seedlings became etiolated in the dark cupboard.
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The gardener noticed the etiolated stems of the indoor plants.
2.
(of a person) weak or sickly; drained of color or vigor
Example:
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After weeks of illness, he looked quite etiolated.
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Her long hours at the office left her looking etiolated and tired.