Definition of "etiolated" in English

adjective

1. (chiefly botany, horticulture) Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.

2. (horticulture) Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.

3. (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.

4. (figurative) Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of etiolate