Played Out

Pronunciation: /pleɪd aʊt/

Definitions of played out

verb to act in a dramatic or exaggerated manner; to exhaust or use up

Example Sentences

A1 The children played out in the park all afternoon.

A2 The movie's plot was predictable and played out.

B1 The conflict between the two characters played out over several episodes.

B2 The negotiations between the two countries played out in a series of meetings.

C1 The drama of the court case played out in front of the entire nation.

C2 The political scandal played out in the media for weeks.

adjective worn out; exhausted; no longer effective or interesting

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was played out, but I still enjoyed it.

A2 The story in the book seemed a bit played out to me.

B1 The plot of the TV show felt played out and predictable.

B2 The theme of the art exhibit was played out in a unique way.

C1 The concept of time travel has been played out in many different ways in literature.

C2 The director's use of symbolism in the film was subtle yet played out in a powerful manner.

Examples of played out in a Sentence

formal The situation has been thoroughly played out and all possible outcomes have been considered.

informal I'm tired of this drama, it's been played out for too long.

slang That trend is so played out, everyone is over it.

figurative The artist's use of color and texture really played out well in the final piece.

Grammatical Forms of played out

• past tense: played out
• plural: played out
• comparative: more played out
• superlative: most played out
• present tense: play out
• future tense: will play out
• perfect tense: have played out
• continuous tense: is playing out
• singular: played out
• positive degree: played out
• infinitive: to play out
• gerund: playing out
• participle: played out

Origin and Evolution of played out

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'played out' originated from the world of theater and performance, where it was used to describe a scene or act that had been fully performed or exhausted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'played out' has evolved to also mean something that is worn out, exhausted, or no longer interesting or exciting. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe situations, trends, or people who are no longer relevant or appealing.