How to pronounce wizened and what does wizened mean?
wizened
adjective
How to pronounce wizened?
The word wizened sounds like wiz-ened
/'wɪzənd/
What is the definition of wizened?
adjectivelean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Examples
- a wizened little man with frizzy grey hair
What is the definition of wizened?
- Wizened is an adjective that means shriveled or wrinkled, often due to age or illness.
What is the origin of the word wizened?
- The word wizened originated from the Middle English word 'wisened' which means 'shrivelled', and is derived from the Old English word 'wesan' meaning 'to become'. It is also influenced by the Old English word 'wisne' which means 'old age'.
How is wizened pronounced?
- Wizened is pronounced as 'wiz-nd'. The 'i' is pronounced like the 'i' in 'it', and the 'e' is silent. The stress is on the first syllable.
What are some synonyms of wizened?
- Some synonyms of wizened include shriveled, withered, wrinkled, desiccated, contracted, and shrunken.
What are some antonyms of wizened?
- Some antonyms of wizened include plump, smooth, youthful, fresh, and unlined.
How is wizened used in a sentence?
- The old man had a wizened face with deep wrinkles.
- She looked much older than her actual age, with wizened hands and thinning hair.
What is the noun form of wizened?
- The noun form of wizened is wizenedness.
What is the verb form of wizened?
- The verb form of wizened is wizen, which means to cause to become wizened or to wither and shrink.
Is wizened a commonly used word?
- No, wizened is not a commonly used word. It is more commonly found in literature or used to describe someone's appearance.
Can you provide an example of a famous literary work that uses the word wizened?
- In J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit', the character of Gandalf describes the wizard Radagast as 'a wizened, withered old man'.
- In Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol', the character of Ebenezer Scrooge is described as having a 'wizened face'.
