moth-eaten

• Qualifie quelque chose d'abîmé, troué ou rongé comme par des mites, souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire ce qui est vieux, usé ou défraîchi.

Describes something that is damaged, decayed, or full of holes, as if eaten by moths; often used figuratively to mean old, shabby, or worn out.

1. Damaged by mothsB2formal

   Showing signs of damage, especially holes, caused by moth larvae feeding on fabric.

   mité

   • He found an old moth-eaten sweater in the attic.
   • The curtains were moth-eaten and full of holes.
   • She threw away the moth-eaten blanket.

   Synonymesmothy

2. Worn out or shabbyB2informal

   Showing signs of wear and tear; old and in poor condition.

   usé, élimé

   • The sofa was moth-eaten and covered in stains.
   • He wore a moth-eaten coat that had seen better days.
   • The old house had moth-eaten furniture.

   Synonymesdecrepitdilapidatedfrayedraggedrattyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymesdapperfreshimmaculatenewpristinesmart

3. Outdated or unoriginalC1informal

   Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new or fresh.

   Vieilli, sans originalité

   • The comedian's jokes were moth-eaten and predictable.
   • His arguments were moth-eaten and failed to impress anyone.
   • The movie's plot was moth-eaten and clichéd.

   Synonymesbanalhackneyedoutdatedoutmodedstalethreadbaretrite

   Antonymescreativefreshinnovativenoveloriginal