Simple meaning
What does Barren mean?
Barren means mostly empty and not growing much.
Dictionary definition
Empty, plain, or lacking much life or growth.
Example sentences
Barren in a sentence
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The story used barren to describe the setting.
medium
In class, we compared how barren changed the mood of the paragraph.
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The writer chose barren language to build a clear atmosphere for the scene.
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adjective
barren
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What does barren mean?
Barren means barren means mostly empty and not growing much.
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