Wayworn

Pronunciation: /weɪwɔrn/

Definitions of wayworn

adjective showing signs of weariness or fatigue from travel

Example Sentences

A1 The wayworn traveler finally reached the inn after a long journey.

A2 The wayworn hiker was relieved to see the trailhead after hours of walking.

B1 The wayworn explorer was grateful for a hot shower and a comfortable bed.

B2 The wayworn pilgrim found solace in the peaceful surroundings of the monastery.

C1 The wayworn adventurer reflected on the challenges and triumphs of their journey.

C2 The wayworn nomad had traveled far and wide, experiencing a multitude of cultures along the way.

Examples of wayworn in a Sentence

formal The wayworn traveler finally reached the inn after a long journey.

informal After hours of hiking, we were all wayworn but happy to see the campsite.

slang I felt wayworn after pulling an all-nighter studying for the exam.

figurative His wayworn face showed the hardships he had endured in life.

Grammatical Forms of wayworn

• past tense: wayworn
• plural: wayworn
• comparative: more wayworn
• superlative: most wayworn
• present tense: wayworn
• future tense: will be wayworn
• perfect tense: have been wayworn
• continuous tense: is wayworn
• singular: wayworn
• positive degree: wayworn
• infinitive: to wayworn
• gerund: wayworn
• participle: wayworn

Origin and Evolution of wayworn

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wayworn' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'way' and 'worn' meaning tired or worn out from a journey.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone tired from a journey, the word 'wayworn' has evolved to convey a sense of exhaustion or weariness from various experiences or challenges in life.