Meaning & Definition of word "Sere"
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.