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What is another word for Wooden? – 330 Wooden Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    wooden stiff rigid inflexible unyielding hard firm solid dense compact coarse rough crude unpolished unsophisticated primitive antiquated outdated archaic obsolete fossilized petrified hardened set fixed immovable stationary motionless static inert lifeless dull lackluster uninspiring uninteresting mundane prosaic monotonous tedious dreary somber gloomy dismal depressing cheerless joyless hollow empty vacant bare stark austere severe harsh roughhewn unrefined crude rude brutal savage barbarous barbaric primitive raw unprocessed unfinished uncompleted imperfect incomplete fragmentary partial inadequate insufficient deficient lacking wanting wanting meager scanty sparse thin slight slender fragile frail weak feeble delicate dainty fragile brittle breakable shatterable splinterable crushable frangible smashable

    Meaning of Wooden

    The primary meaning of the word "wooden" is related to something made of wood or resembling wood in appearance or texture.

    Definitions

    • Made of wood, typically in a crude or unrefined state
    • Resembling wood, especially in being stiff, rigid, or unyielding
    • Lacking spontaneity or naturalness, often due to being rehearsed or insincere
    • Stiff or awkward in movement or manner

    Etymology of Wooden

    The word "wooden" has its roots in Old English "wud" or "wudu," meaning wood or tree, and the suffix "-en," which forms an adjective
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe objects made of wood or resembling wood
    Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as stiffness or lack of spontaneity

    Example Uses

    • The wooden chair creaked as she sat down
    • His wooden performance in the play received negative reviews
    • The wooden spoon was worn smooth by years of use
    • She had a wooden expression on her face, revealing no emotion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    flexible pliable supple yielding soft gentle refined sophisticated modern updated polished elegant refined cultured civilized advanced progressive dynamic lively vibrant energetic spirited enthusiastic passionate inspiring interesting exciting thrilling captivating charming delightful pleasant cheerful joyful happy full complete perfect finished whole entire sufficient adequate ample abundant rich lavish luxurious ornate elaborate complex complicated intricate detailed precise accurate exact careful meticulous thorough comprehensive

    Related Nouns

    wood tree forest timber lumber plank board beam pole post stick branch limb log stump root trunk bark leaf twig sprig sapling shrub bush plant flower blossom petal stem fiber cellulose lignin resin pitch tar turpentine varnish paint stain finish coating surface texture grain pattern design craftsmanship carpentry joinery woodworking furniture cabinet table chair bench stool desk shelf cabinet chest box crate barrel container vessel ship boat yacht vessel craft

    Related Verbs

    carve cut shape mold form craft build construct assemble fabricate manufacture produce create make fashion design plan draw sketch outline draft blueprint engineer architect design decorate adorn ornament embellish enhance improve refine polish finish sand smooth plane scrape rub buff wax varnish paint stain coat cover wrap bind tie nail screw glue fasten join unite combine merge integrate connect link attach affix fix secure stabilize steady balance level align adjust regulate control direct guide steer navigate pilot captain command lead manage supervise oversee inspect examine survey assess evaluate appraise estimate value price cost charge pay purchase buy sell trade exchange barter swap