moth-eaten

• Diz-se de algo danificado, furado ou roído, como se tivesse sido comido por traças; também usado em sentido figurado para algo velho, gasto ou deteriorado pelo tempo.

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.

   Comido por traças

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmothy

2. Worn out or shabbyB2informal

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

   Surrado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecrepitdilapidatedfrayedraggedrattyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antônimosdapperfreshimmaculatenewpristinesmart

3. Outdated or unoriginalC1informal

   Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new or fresh.

   Batido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanalhackneyedoutdatedoutmodedstalethreadbaretrite

   Antônimoscreativefreshinnovativenoveloriginal