Meaning & Definition of word "Sere"
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Sere
/sɪər/
adjective:
- 1. Dry or withered, especially in reference to vegetation.
- Example: The sere landscape was devoid of any signs of life.
- 2. Lifeless or devoid of vitality.
- Example: She felt a sense of sere melancholy as she walked through the barren fields.
- 3. Characterized by a lack of moisture; desiccated.
- Example: The sere conditions of the desert made it hard for plants to survive.
Etymology
Middle English 'sere', from Old French 'seir' referring to dry or withered.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sere and desolate:
A term used to describe a barren or lifeless place.
Related Words
desiccate:
To remove moisture from something, making it dry.
wither:
To become dry and shriveled.
Slang Meanings of sere
Meaning: Used to describe a dull or lifeless party.
Example Sentence: That party was so sere, I almost fell asleep.