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  1. moth-eaten:


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Detailed Synonyms for moth-eaten in English

moth-eaten:

moth-eaten adj

  1. moth-eaten
    – lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new 1
    cold; stale; dusty; moth-eaten
    – lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new 1
  2. moth-eaten
    – worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths 1
    moth-eaten; mothy
    – worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths 1
  3. moth-eaten
    – showing signs of wear and tear 1
    shabby; ratty; tatty; moth-eaten
    – showing signs of wear and tear 1
    • shabby adj
      • shabby furniture1
    • ratty adj
      • a ratty old overcoat1
    • tatty adj
      • an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains1

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Related Definitions for "moth-eaten":

  1. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new1
    • moth-eaten theories about race1
  2. worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths1
    • moth-eaten blankets1
  3. showing signs of wear and tear1

Related Synonyms for moth-eaten