Weathered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
weathered
[ หwษรฐษrd ]
describing a condition
Worn or changed in appearance, usually as a result of being exposed to the elements over time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The weathered old barn stood stoically in the field.
- Her weathered face showed years of hard work and perseverance.
describing a process
To change or wear down by exposure to the elements over time.
Synonyms
corrode, deteriorate, erode, wear down
Examples of usage
- The constant wind and rain had weathered the rocks into smooth shapes.
- The wooden fence had been weathered by years of sun and rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "weathered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น envelhecido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช verwittert
๐ฎ๐ฉ lapuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฒัััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zwietrzaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ขจๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท altรฉrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ desgastado
๐น๐ท aลฤฑnmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชุฑุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ zvฤtralรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvetralรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vremensko obrabljeno
๐ฎ๐ธ veรฐraรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะทาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแญแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลฤฑnmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ desgastado
Word origin
The word 'weathered' comes from the Middle English word 'wederen', which means 'to be exposed to the weather'. It originated from the Old English word 'wederian', which has the same meaning. The concept of weathering has been observed in nature for centuries, with rocks, buildings, and people all showing signs of weathering over time.
See also: weathercock, weathering, weatherman, weatherproof, weatherproofing, weatherstripping, weathervane, weatherward, wether.