Art Restoration Glossary

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (ravages, time)

• The ancient ruins show the ravages of time through erosion and weathering.
• Dude, check out how this old building has been wrecked by the ravages of time.
• Man, this car has really been beat up by the ravages of time.
• Her beauty may have faded, but her spirit remains untouched by the ravages of time.

verb to gradually erode or disappear over time

adjective showing signs of wear or erosion

adverb in a manner that causes erosion or disappearance

• The paint on the old building has completely worn away over time.
• I can't believe how much the logo on my favorite t-shirt has worn away.
• The graffiti on the wall has been so worn away, you can barely read it anymore.
• After years of neglect, the trust between them had worn away to nothing.