adj
weathered
Weathered (adj) means Worn or discolored by long exposure to sun, wind, or rain. Example: “The weathered barn had turned a soft silver-gray.”
adj
1
Worn or discolored by long exposure to sun, wind, or rain.
"The weathered barn had turned a soft silver-gray."
2
Showing the marks of age and experience.
"The old sailor had a weathered, sun-beaten face."
How to use weathered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn down by the elements, or (of a face or person) marked by years of hard experience.
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- Comparative
- more weathered
- Superlative
- most weathered
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What does “weathered” mean?
The word “weathered” means worn or discolored by long exposure to sun, wind, or rain. In plain terms, worn down by the elements, or (of a face or person) marked by years of hard experience.
How do you use “weathered” in a sentence?
Here is “weathered” used in a sentence: “The weathered barn had turned a soft silver-gray.”
What part of speech is “weathered”?
“Weathered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “weathered” have?
“Weathered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: worn or discolored by long exposure to sun, wind, or rain.
