Wizened

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪznd/

Definitions of wizened

adjective having wrinkles and a weathered appearance, often due to age or hardship

Example Sentences

A1 The wizened old man lived in a small cottage.

A2 The wizened apple had started to shrivel.

B1 The wizened wizard cast a spell on the village.

B2 The wizened detective had seen it all before.

C1 The wizened philosopher pondered the mysteries of the universe.

C2 The wizened guru imparted his wisdom to his followers.

Examples of wizened in a Sentence

formal The wizened old man shared his wisdom with the younger generation.

informal The wizened lady at the market always has the freshest produce.

slang That wizened dude knows all the best spots in town.

figurative Her wizened heart had been through so much pain and suffering.

Grammatical Forms of wizened

• past tense: wizened
• plural: wizened
• comparative: more wizened
• superlative: most wizened
• present tense: wizen
• future tense: will wizen
• perfect tense: has wizened
• continuous tense: is wizening
• singular: wizened
• positive degree: wizened
• infinitive: to wizen
• gerund: wizening
• participle: wizened

Origin and Evolution of wizened

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wizened' originated from the Middle English word 'wisnen' which meant to wither or dry up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wizened' has evolved to describe someone who looks old and wrinkled, often due to age or illness.