weathered
UK: ˈweðəd | US: ˈweðərd
adj. 1. worn or damaged by long exposure to weather (e.g., weathered wood).
adj. 2. having a tanned or seasoned appearance from outdoor exposure (e.g., a weathered face).
vt. 3. to endure or withstand the effects of weather (e.g., the stone weathered centuries of storms).
The word weathered derives from weather, rooted in Old English weder (air, sky, storm), itself from Proto-Germanic wedrą (wind, weather). The suffix -ed marks the past participle, implying transformation by weather’s action. The term vividly captures natural erosion or resilience over time, reflecting both physical change (e.g., aged surfaces) and metaphorical endurance.
The weathered barn stood defiantly against the coastal winds.
Her weathered hands told stories of years spent farming.
The cliffs have weathered countless storms, their edges now smooth.
The statue’s weathered features made it hard to recognize.
These tiles are designed to weather harsh winters without cracking.