wizened
pronunciation
How to pronounce wizened in British English:
UK [ˈwɪznd]
How to pronounce wizened in American English:
US [ˈwɪzənd]
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- Adjective:
- lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
Word Origin
Example
- 1. That wizened and grotesque little old man is a notorious miser .
- 2. Mr solomon was a wizened little man with frizzy gray hair .
- 3. There was a wizened gentleman among them who was clearly the leader .
- 4. The picture in my mind expanded , just like a movie camera zooming out , to encompass another wizened person .
- 5. The only food they could find in the house was some stale bread and a few wizened apples .