Wayworn
//ˈweɪ.wɔːn// adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Weary from travelling.
"She was soon followed by Glentworth, who stepped slowly and anxiously towards the dressing-room, and, ere he reached it, heard, with a delight the wayworn traveller and anxious husband alone can know, Isabella's cry of joy,..."
Example
More examples"She was soon followed by Glentworth, who stepped slowly and anxiously towards the dressing-room, and, ere he reached it, heard, with a delight the wayworn traveller and anxious husband alone can know, Isabella's cry of joy,..."
Etymology
From way + worn.
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