Word adjective
wooden
adj.
US /ˈwʊdən/ UK /wˈʊdən/ wood·en
Definition
- 01 A2 Elementary
made from the hard substance of a tree.
composed or constructed of wood.
Simple“We sat at a large wooden table in the middle of the kitchen.”
In context“The artisan spent months carving the intricate patterns into the wooden chest, using traditional tools passed down through his family.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
moving or speaking in a stiff way that does not show much feeling.
lacking ease, grace, or emotional responsiveness; stiff and unnatural in movement or delivery.
Simple“The actor's performance was a bit wooden and didn't feel real.”
In context“Critics dismissed the lead actor's wooden delivery, noting that he failed to convey the internal conflict central to the character's development.”
Antonyms
Usage wooden boardwalks
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
Updated