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wooden

adj.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈwʊdən// UK //wˈʊdən// wood·en General-service

adj. made of wood. It can also describe a person who moves or speaks in a stiff way that does not look natural.

adj. composed of or consisting of wood. When applied to human behaviour or performance, it describes a lack of flexibility, grace, or emotional expression.


SIMPLE

We bought a beautiful wooden table for the dining room.

CONTEXTUAL

The old cabin features heavy wooden beams and a floor made of polished pine.

COMPLEX

While the set design was visually stunning, the lead actor gave a wooden performance that failed to capture the emotional depth of the script.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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