weathered
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɛðɝd// UK //wˈɛðəd// weath·ered
adj. changed or worn by long exposure to the air, sun, and rain. It often describes things that look old but strong, like wood or a person's skin.
adj. showing the effects of long-term exposure to atmospheric conditions such as wind, rain, or sunlight. Often carries a connotation of durability or ruggedness.
The old house has weathered wooden walls.
The fisherman's weathered face told the story of forty years spent working on the open sea.
The architect selected weathered stone for the facade to ensure the new library would blend seamlessly with the historic structures surrounding the town square.
Usage
Typically used as a participial adjective; can appear both before a noun or after a linking verb like 'look' or 'become'.