time
worn
Comparative
more time-worn
Superlative
most time-worn
1
used or existed for a long time, often showing signs of age or wear
- The time-worn bookshelves in the library bore the marks of countless readers over the years.
- The time-worn cobblestone streets of the old town were filled with history.
- Her time-worn violin had been passed down through generations of musicians in her family.
- The time-worn statue in the park had lost its original luster but retained its charm.
- His time-worn boots, scuffed and worn, were a testament to his outdoor adventures.
2
uninteresting or ineffective due to being old or overused
- The comedian’s routine was full of time-worn jokes that didn’t get many laughs.
- He used the same time-worn excuse for being late to work, and no one believed him.
- The politician gave another time-worn speech about change, but the audience was unimpressed.
- The movie relied on time-worn clichés, making the plot predictable and boring.
- Her time-worn advice about saving money no longer felt relevant in today’s economy.