ETIOLATED
/ˈi.ti.əˌleɪ.tɪd/
9 letters · 4 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of ETIOLATED
Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.
Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.
(by extension) Of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.
"Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance."
To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.
To make pale and sickly-looking.
To become pale or blanched.
Examples of ETIOLATED in a Sentence
- "Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance."
Word Details
Is ETIOLATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ETIOLATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ETIOLATED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ETIOLATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | t | i | o | l | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ETIOLATED
100 words from the letters in ETIOLATED
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
How to Use ETIOLATED in Word Games
ETIOLATED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ETIOLATED to find 100 additional valid words.