Definition

Describes something that has been worn down or changed in appearance due to being exposed to the elements, like rain, sun, or wind.

Example

The old barn had a weathered look, with its paint peeling and wood gray from years of exposure.

Conversation

Have you seen that old barn down the road?

Yeah, it looks really weathered after all these years.

I wonder how long it’s been there.

Probably decades; it has so much character now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weathered → It originates from the Old English 'weder' (meaning weather) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'weathered' describes something that has been affected or changed by exposure to the weather.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been changed or affected by 'weather' — that's what 'weathered' means.

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