Definition

Lying flat or pressed closely against something.

Example

The appressed leaves of the plant help it to conserve water.

Conversation

Have you seen those leaves appressed against the ground after the rain?

Yeah, they look so flat and shiny!

It's interesting how they stay appressed like that until the sun comes out.

Totally! It's like they’re just waiting to spring back up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appressed is formed from "ad-" (meaning to, toward) and "pressare" (meaning to press). The word describes something that is pressed closely or firmly against something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something being pressed 'toward' ('ad-') another object — that's why appressed means closely pressed together.

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