Wizened (adjective)

Shriveled or withered due to age or harsh conditions.

Origin:

The word 'wizened' comes from the middle english word 'wisen', meaning 'to shrink or become shriveled'.

Examples:

1. The wizened old man had lived a long and difficult life.
2. The wizened grapes were left on the vine too long.
3. The wizened leaves crunched underfoot.
4. The wizened face of the scarecrow was made from old cloth.
5. The sun had left the once-green tree wizened and dry.