lived-in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Caswill gets it, keying into credible, lived-in details, like Kenna’s tiny glance at the price tag on a stuffed animal that she’s considering for Diem.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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
"There isn't a strict theme, it's more about colour, texture and creating a cosy, lived-in feeling," the 36-year-old from Devon says.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
She noticed too that his room seemed more of a lived-in place.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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