drained

UK: dreɪnd | US: dreɪnd

Definition
  1. adj. 1. exhausted of physical or emotional energy; fatigued.

  2. adj. 2. emptied of liquid or content.

  3. vt. 3. past tense of "drain": to remove liquid gradually or completely.

Structure
drain <to remove liquid>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "drain" originates from Old English "drēahnian," meaning "to strain or filter," derived from Proto-Germanic "*draugną" (to dry). The suffix "-ed" marks the past participle, indicating a completed action or state. Over time, "drained" evolved to describe both physical depletion (e.g., liquid removal) and metaphorical exhaustion (e.g., energy loss), reflecting the logic of something being "emptied out."

Examples
  1. After the marathon, she felt completely drained.

  2. The plumber drained the water from the clogged pipe.

  3. His enthusiasm was drained by the repetitive tasks.

  4. The swamp was drained to make space for construction.

  5. The emotional speech left the audience drained.