English Reference
adjective

wooden

adj.
US /ˈwʊdən/ UK /wˈʊdən/ wood·en

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Usage wooden boardwalks

This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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