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Worn

Definition

(literary/formal) Showing signs of damage, deterioration, or wear and tear due to age, use, or exposure to the elements; often used to describe something that has been affected by time or experience. Typically collocates with abstract nouns: emotions, nerves, patience, welcome, and physical objects: clothes, shoes, furniture.

Example Sentences

1The worn, weathered stones that lined the ancient castle walls told the story of centuries of battles and sieges.
2After years of working in the factory, his worn hands were a testament to his hard work and dedication.
3The tourists were given a worn welcome by the locals, who were tired of the constant influx of visitors.
4The artist's latest sculpture was a poignant representation of the human condition, with its worn, fragile form evoking a sense of vulnerability.
5There is something melancholic about a worn, abandoned path, overgrown with weeds and forgotten by time.

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