weathered
Americanadjective
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seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather.
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(of wood) artificially treated to seem discolored or stained by the action of air, rain, etc.
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(of rocks) worn, disintegrated, or changed in color or composition by weathering. weathering.
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Architecture. made sloping or inclined, as a window sill, to prevent the lodgment of water.
adjective
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affected by exposure to the action of the weather
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(of rocks and rock formations) eroded, decomposed, or otherwise altered by the action of water, wind, frost, heat, etc
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(of a sill, roof, etc) having a sloped surface so as to allow rainwater to run off
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(of wood) artificially stained so as to appear weather-beaten
weathered garden furniture
Other Word Forms
- unweathered adjective
Etymology
Origin of weathered
Example Sentences
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His weathered face sported a thick beard, his hair was streaked with gray.
From Literature
And while they’ve weathered market volatility and downturns, their investments have climbed through the decades.
From MarketWatch
Many EU officials believe they have already weathered political heat for the deal and may as well press ahead, Kirkegaard said.
With his weathered face and receding hairline, he did not stand out for his movie star looks but for the intensity and depth he brought to his craft.
From Los Angeles Times
Charlie Nunn said "we have definitely listened" after the UK's biggest lender was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public to show if they weathered the cost-of-living crisis better.
From BBC
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