weather-worn

weather-worn

The old sailor's weather-worn face was etched with deep lines.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Damaged or altered by exposure to the weather: "weather-worn" describes objects, surfaces, or materials that have been affected by atmospheric conditions such as rain, wind, sun, or frost, typically showing signs of aging, erosion, or discoloration.
Usage Examples
  • (The planks had been weathered by rain and sun over many years.)
  • (Her skin showed the effects of sun, wind, and cold.)
  • (The statue's details had been eroded over time.)
Advanced Usage

  • "weather-worn appearance": a look that suggests long exposure to the elements.

    • The hiker had a weather-worn appearance, with tanned, leathery skin and faded clothing. (He looked like someone who spent much time outdoors.)

  • "weather-worn stone": rock or masonry that has been smoothed or cracked by weather.

    • The ancient castle walls were made of weather-worn stone, pitted by centuries of rain. (The stone had been eroded and roughened.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Weathering (n): the process of being worn down by weather.

    • The weathering of the mountain peaks created dramatic rock formations. (The natural process of erosion by wind and rain.)

  • Weather-beaten (adj): similar to "weather-worn", often emphasizing damage or hardship.

    • The fisherman's weather-beaten hands were rough and calloused. (His hands showed the effects of harsh conditions.)

  • Worn (adj): damaged by use or age, not necessarily by weather.

    • The worn carpet had a hole in the middle. (Damaged by foot traffic.)
Synonyms
  • Eroded: gradually worn away by natural forces.
  • Weathered: showing signs of exposure to the weather.
  • Aged: having the appearance of being old.
  • Faded: having lost color or brightness.
Related Idioms

  • Weather the storm: to endure a difficult situation.

    • The small business weathered the storm of the recession. (It survived the economic hardship.)

  • Under the weather: feeling ill or unwell.

    • She was under the weather and stayed home from work. (She felt sick.)
Phrasal Verbs (None directly related)
  • No common phrasal verbs are formed with "weather-worn."