leathered
Definition
- Adjective:
- Resembling leather in appearance or texture: Describes something that has the tough, durable, or grainy look and feel of leather.
- Made to resemble leather: Refers to a material that is processed or manufactured to imitate the qualities of genuine leather.
- Tough but pliable: Characterizes something that is strong and durable yet flexible and supple, similar to tanned leather.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The old armchair had a leathered surface, worn smooth by years of use.
- She preferred the leathered texture of the synthetic upholstery for its durability and ease of care.
- After treatment, the hide became soft and leathered, perfect for crafting bags.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Use: Often used to describe the finish or texture of non-leather items, such as paper, fabrics, or synthetic materials, that have been treated to look like leather.
- The book's cover had a leathered finish, giving it a classic and expensive feel.
- Figurative Use: Can be applied metaphorically to describe skin or surfaces that are toughened and weathered.
- His hands were leathered from decades of working outdoors.
Variants and Related Words
- Leather (n): The material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
- The jacket was made of genuine leather.
- Leather (v): To beat or thrash someone (informal, often British English). This is a separate meaning.
- He threatened to leather the thief if he caught him.
- Leathery (adj): Having a tough, hard texture like leather. This is a more common synonym.
- The steak was unpleasantly leathery.
Synonyms
- Leathery: Tough and flexible like leather.
- Coriaceous: (Technical/Botanical) Leather-like in texture.
- Tough: Strong and durable.
- Pliable: Easily bent or flexible.
Antonyms
- Brittle: Hard but liable to break easily.
- Delicate: Easily damaged or fragile.
- Stiff: Not easily bent or flexible.
Notes on Usage
- The adjective leathered is less common than leathery. It is often used in more specific contexts, such as describing manufactured finishes or treated materials.
- It should not be confused with the informal verb form "to leather" (meaning to beat).
Adjective
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resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
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