weathered

American  

[weth-erd] / ˈwɛð ərd /

adjective

1. seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather.

2. (of wood) artificially treated to seem discolored or stained by the action of air, rain, etc.

3. (of rocks) worn, disintegrated, or changed in color or composition by weathering. weathering.

4. Architecture. made sloping or inclined, as a window sill, to prevent the lodgment of water.

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weathered British  

/ ˈwɛðəd /

adjective

1. affected by exposure to the action of the weather

2. (of rocks and rock formations) eroded, decomposed, or otherwise altered by the action of water, wind, frost, heat, etc

3. (of a sill, roof, etc) having a sloped surface so as to allow rainwater to run off

4. (of wood) artificially stained so as to appear weather-beaten

   weathered garden furniture

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Other Word Forms

• unweathered adjective

Etymology

Origin of weathered

First recorded in 1780–90; weather + -ed ²

Example Sentences

And, through it all, she’s managed to come out on top, not just because she’s a nepo baby or because she’s rich, but because she’s happily weathered the storm.

From Salon

The weekend’s haul likely comes as a relief to theater owners, who have weathered a roller coaster year.

From Los Angeles Times

It has weathered the prerogatives of each presidency.

From Salon

With the storm weathered, Stokes absent from the attack and Will Jacks unable to hold an end, Head cashed in.

From BBC

Long seen as friendly to talent, he has weathered some controversies over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplished
• competent
• hardened
• knowledgeable
• qualified
• skillful
• trained
• wise