Well-worn
adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.
"Well she's black as coal, but she burn like a fire, And she wrap herself around you like a well-worn tire."
- 2 Trite or hackneyed; repeated too often. broadly
"The decay of social norms and status quo systems triggering an authoritarian tightening of the screws is a well-worn pattern throughout human history."
Adjective
- 1 repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse wordnet
- 2 showing signs of much wear or use wordnet
Example
More examples"It was dry, colorless, and well-worn."
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