Leathered

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛðərd/

Definitions of leathered

adjective a term used to describe something covered or made of leather

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a leathered jacket to stay warm in the winter.

A2 The leathered seats in the car were comfortable and stylish.

B1 The leathered briefcase he carried to work was durable and professional.

B2 The leathered boots she bought were expensive but worth the investment.

C1 The leathered furniture in the living room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

C2 The leathered handbag she received as a gift was of exceptional quality.

Examples of leathered in a Sentence

formal The leathered book cover was beautifully embossed with intricate designs.

informal She always carries her leathered bag wherever she goes.

slang Those leathered boots are so cool!

figurative After a long day of work, he felt completely leathered.

Grammatical Forms of leathered

• past tense: leathered
• plural: leathered
• comparative: more leathered
• superlative: most leathered
• present tense: leather
• future tense: will leather
• perfect tense: have leathered
• continuous tense: is leathering
• singular: leathered
• positive degree: leathered
• infinitive: to leather
• gerund: leathering
• participle: leathered

Origin and Evolution of leathered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'leathered' originated from the Middle English word 'lethered' which was derived from the Old English word 'leðered' meaning made of leather.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something made of leather, the word 'leathered' has evolved to also mean being intoxicated or drunk, particularly in British slang.