Drained (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid); "a drained marsh"; "a drained tank"; "a drained and apathetic old man...not caring any longer about anything".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lake was drained after the construction of the dam, exposing the previously submerged landscape.
- After the flood, the emergency team worked tirelessly to drain the water from the drained basement.
- The once-thriving factory now stood as a drained and hollow shell of its former self.
- Years of caring for her ailing mother had left her drained and exhausted, both physically and emotionally.
- The drained faces of the refugees told the story of their long and arduous journey to safety.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Drained of electric charge; discharged; "a dead battery"; "left the lights on and came back to find the battery drained".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old phone's battery was completely drained after being left on overnight.
- She realized she had left the headlights on and returned to find the car battery drained.
- After the power surge, the backup power source was drained and needed to be recharged.
- The device's battery was drained from continuous use and needed to be plugged in.
- The remote control's batteries were drained and required replacement to function properly.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Very tired.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- I was drained after a 12-hour shift at work without a break.
- After completing the marathon, the athlete felt drained and dehydrated.
- Staying up late for a week had left her drained, with dark circles under her eyes.
- After pulling multiple all-nighters, the students looked drained as they prepared for the exam.
- A series of emotionally charged conversations left her feeling mentally drained and vulnerable.