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• past participle of shrink.

shrunken

American  

[shruhng-kuhn] / ˈʃrʌŋ kən /

verb

1. a past participle of shrink.

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adjective

1. contracted or lessened in size, extent, or scope.

   Many state agencies are operating with a shrunken workforce.

shrunken British  

/ ˈʃrʌŋkən /

verb

1. a past participle of shrink

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adjective

1. (usually prenominal) reduced in size

   a shrunken head

Other Word Forms

• unshrunken
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of shrunken

First recorded before 1000, for the adjective

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Example Sentences

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shrunken

In the summer of 2019, I was sitting in a stark hospital room, while a shrunken version of my mom laid in the bed in front of me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

But when given the opportunity, Sasaki has shrunken in recent outings, struggling with both his command and his ability to pitch deep into games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Buffett liked the monopoly status of newspapers, which has been largely destroyed over the past 20 years, leaving the industry greatly shrunken and far less profitable.

From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026

The individual beans, which resemble shrunken dates due to their wrinkly dark exterior, can also be microplaned to create a fine powder, according to a guide from Great British Chefs.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025

Yossarian read Hungry Joe’s shrunken face like a headline.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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