Word
weathered
Phoneticsweath·ered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɛðɝd/
UK/wˈɛðəd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The old house has weathered wooden walls.”
contextual
“The fisherman's weathered face told the story of forty years spent working on the open sea.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“Hrgovic weathered the storm and piled on the pressure in the ninth.” “Her face is weathered from years working the fields and collecting forest produce.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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