lived-in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“You can’t quite grasp onto the firm, lived-in details of the place,” Parsons said, describing the yellow liminal space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
At 56, he’s become one of the most talked-about stars in Hollywood, earning accolades for both his intimate, lived-in roles and his defiant red-carpet fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
You return to the grocery store — not with a blank slate — but with a little lived-in wisdom tucked into your pocket.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
She adds that "homes should spark joy and feel warm and lived-in, and this shade feels quite removed from that."
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
Other than that, the room was empty: there were no knickknacks on the mantelpiece, no statues or clocks; nothing that made it feel comfortable or lived-in.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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