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moth-eaten Definition

moth·-eaten (-ēt′'n)

adjective

  1. gnawed away in patches by moth larvae: said as of cloth
  2. decayed or decrepit in appearance; worn-out
  3. outdated
moth-eaten Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • carpet: Ivan the Terrible of Twickenham staggered past beneath the weight of several moth-eaten carpets.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: Fran danced with a large and slightly moth-eaten man in a bear costume, much to her delight and Josie's horror!
  • rather: Unfortunately most of the species are rather moth-eaten which detracts from their visual value.

Browse dictionary entries near moth-eaten

  1. ‹ moth
  2. ‹ motet
  3. ‹ motel
  4. ‹ mote
  5. ‹ mot juste
  6. ‹ mot
  7. ‹ Mosul
  8. ‹ mostly
  9. ‹ mostest
  10. ‹ mostaccioli
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