Meaning & use
weathered
Showing the effects of long exposure to sun, wind, or rain, often appearing worn or aged.
See it in a sentence
The weathered barn had turned a soft gray after decades in the open fields.
His weathered hands showed years of hard outdoor farm work.
A note on using this word
Can describe objects, buildings, or a person's skin, always implying gradual change from prolonged exposure.
Words with a similar meaning
wornaged
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Words with an opposite meaning
pristine
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