Timeworn: meaning, definitions and examples

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timeworn

[ ˈtaɪmˌwɔːrn ]

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old

Worn or impaired by time; old and worn out.

Synonyms

aged, weathered, worn out

Examples of usage

The timeworn book had yellowed pages and a tattered cover.
The timeworn chair creaked with every movement.

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classic

Having a classic or timeless quality.

Synonyms

classic, enduring, timeless

Examples of usage

The timeworn tradition of storytelling has been passed down through generations.
His timeworn jokes never failed to make people laugh.

Translations

Translations of the word "timeworn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastado

🇮🇳 पुराना

🇩🇪 abgenutzt

🇮🇩 usang

🇺🇦 зношений

🇵🇱 zużyty

🇯🇵 古びた (furubita)

🇫🇷 usé

🇪🇸 gastado

🇹🇷 eskimiş

🇰🇷 낡은 (nalgeun)

🇸🇦 بالي

🇨🇿 opotřebený

🇸🇰 opotrebovaný

🇨🇳 陈旧的 (chénjiù de)

🇸🇮 obrabljen

🇮🇸 slitinn

🇰🇿 ескірген

🇬🇪 ძველი

🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş

🇲🇽 gastado

Word origin

The word 'timeworn' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'time' with 'worn'. It refers to something that has been worn or impaired by time, emphasizing its age or classic quality.