Weatherbeaten
(adjective)
- Worn or weathered by exposure to the elements, especially wind and rain.
- Having a rough and worn appearance due to exposure to the elements.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word 'weĆ°erbeaten'.
Examples:
- The old lighthouse was weatherbeaten, its paint peeling and its wood grayed from years of exposure to wind and rain.
- The weatherbeaten face of the fisherman showed the toll of a lifetime spent at sea, with deep lines etched by the sun and salt spray.
- The weatherbeaten ship had weathered many storms, its sturdy hull and strong sails carrying it safely through the roughest seas.
- The weatherbeaten walls of the cottage were held together by the thick thatch on its roof, which kept out the rain and wind.
- The weatherbeaten boots of the hiker were scuffed and worn, but still held strong after many miles on the trail.