weathered
adjective
[ ˈwɛðəd ]
• worn by long exposure to the atmosphere; weather-beaten.
• "weathered rock"
weather
verb
• wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere.
• "his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life"
Similar:
weather-beaten,
eroded,
worn,
disintegrating,
crumbling,
bleached,
discoloured,
tanned,
bronzed,
lined,
creased,
wrinkled,
wizened,
shrivelled,
gnarled,
• (of a ship) come safely through (a storm).
• "the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well"
• make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
• allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air.
• "I would advise to weather her in her hood"
Origin:
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind1.
