Moth-eaten Synonyms

môthētn, mŏth-
Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. decayed
  2. ratty
  3. cold
  4. tatty
  5. decrepit
  6. moth-fretted
  7. stale
  8. shabby
  9. worn
  10. dusty
Worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. mothy
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Words Related to Moth-eaten

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. long-coat
  2. saggy
  3. rumple

Moth-eaten Sentence Examples

  • The other four trunks displayed like goods—a moth-eaten gorilla suit, two bloody collections of dresses, and an outfit Dean supposed Frankenstein wore when he went out for a little nightlife.

  • Dean didn't even offer a quip about Fred's tightness with a buck and his moth-eaten purse as the old man called over a waitress to do the duties.

  • The other four trunks displayed like goods—a moth-eaten gorilla suit, two bloody collections of dresses, and an outfit Dean supposed Frankenstein wore when he went out for a little nightlife.

  • Fran danced with a large and slightly moth-eaten man in a bear costume, much to her delight and Josie's horror!

  • Unfortunately most of the species are rather moth-eaten which detracts from their visual value.

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