ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Well-worn

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Well-worn is an adjective meaning Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.

Meaning

Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) Trite or hackneyed; repeated too often.

Example Sentences

Well she's black as coal, but she burn like a fire, And she wrap herself around you like a well-worn tire.
The decay of social norms and status quo systems triggering an authoritarian tightening of the screws is a well-worn pattern throughout human history.

Synonyms for well-worn

Depending on context, synonyms include dog-eared, threadbare, damaged, defective, deteriorated, dilapidated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include timeworn, shopworn, worn, threadbare, tired, unoriginal.

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