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English adjective: moth-eaten

1. moth-eaten showing signs of wear and tear


SamplesA ratty old overcoat.
Shabby furniture.
An old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains.


Synonymsratty, shabby, tatty


Similarworn


Antonymsnew

2. moth-eaten worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths


SamplesMoth-eaten blankets.


Synonymsmothy


Similarworn


Antonymsnew

3. moth-eaten lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new


SamplesMoth-eaten theories about race.
Stale news.


Synonymscold, dusty, stale


Similarunoriginal


Antonymsoriginal









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