world-weary
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- world-weariness noun
Etymology
Origin of world-weary
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Taylor, in disguise, becomes an advisor to Matthew, who has no clue that “Hugh” is also the stylish, world-weary woman he encountered in a record store.
From Los Angeles Times
Buggy Bear is no exception, the giant bear’s face looks world-weary and slightly apologetic.
From Los Angeles Times
Brody often expresses a world-weary charm about him that makes him pull focus.
From Salon
Gone was the innocence of the 1960s - and in its place, a post-punk performer of depth and world-weary experience.
From BBC
Have the world-weary shamus and the former Aztec capital lost their noir juju?
From Los Angeles Times
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