Dehydrated
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Not Always Serious
In casual talk, 'dehydrated' may not mean extremely dry, just needing water. I'm feeling a bit dehydrated; let me grab some water.
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Climate or Weather
The word can describe effects of climate or weather on people or objects. The intense sun left the soil completely dehydrated.
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Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically to describe things lacking vitality or freshness. The presentation was dehydrated of any new ideas.