Weazen

Pronunciation: /ˈwizən/

Definitions of weazen

adjective having a withered or emaciated appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The weazen old man lived alone in a small cottage.

A2 She had a weazen face from spending too much time in the sun.

B1 The weazen tree in the backyard was barely producing any fruit.

B2 Despite his weazen appearance, he was still full of energy and enthusiasm.

C1 The weazen old woman had a lifetime of stories to tell.

C2 His weazen hands shook as he reached for the glass of water.

Examples of weazen in a Sentence

formal The weazen old man struggled to walk up the stairs.

informal She looked weazen after staying up all night studying.

slang That dude is so weazen, he can barely keep up with us.

figurative The weazen tree branches reached out like skeletal fingers.

Grammatical Forms of weazen

• past tense: weazened
• plural: weazens
• comparative: more weazen
• superlative: most weazen
• present tense: weazen
• future tense: will weazen
• perfect tense: have weazened
• continuous tense: is weazening
• singular: weazen
• positive degree: weazen
• infinitive: to weazen
• gerund: weazening
• participle: weazened

Origin and Evolution of weazen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'weazen' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'wæsen' meaning 'withered' or 'shrivelled'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weazen' has evolved to be less commonly used in modern English, with 'withered' or 'shrivelled' being more frequently employed to convey a similar meaning.