Parch

To make or become dry through exposure to heat; to shrivel from extreme heat or lack of moisture; to feel very dry or thirsty. It often describes the effect of the sun, heat, or lack of water on surfaces, plants, or the human body. The term can extend to emotional dryness or a feeling of desperation for relief. It implies a state of intense dryness that causes discomfort or damage.

Parch meaning with examples

• The farmer watched helplessly as the relentless sun parched the once-lush fields, turning the vibrant green crops into brittle, yellow stalks. Days without rain had left the soil cracked and barren, a stark testament to the devastating effects of drought. He prayed for relief, desperately hoping for a change in the weather.
• After hours spent hiking in the desert, my throat felt completely parched, and all I could think about was finding water. The sun beat down relentlessly, turning the air shimmering, and with each step my lips cracked and my skin felt like it was peeling. I finally reached the oasis, and drank deeply from the cool spring.
• The once-vibrant paint on the old building had parched and cracked under the sun, revealing the decaying wood beneath. The constant heat, relentless sun had taken its toll, leaving the facade looking worn and desolate, a shell of its former self. The building appeared to have been baking under the sun's harsh rays for centuries.
• Years of silence and suppressed emotions had left her heart feeling parched, desperate for connection and empathy. She longed for a true sense of belonging; a release of the emotional pain built up inside her. Finding someone who cared would give her the relief she craved.