Faded and Old

Faded

Faded adjective - Lacking intensity of color.

Old and faded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old" instead an adjective "Faded".

Nearby Words: fade, fading

Old

Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.

Faded and old are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Faded" instead an adjective "Old".

Nearby Words: oldie, olden, oldish

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Black Death The tapestries in the abbey look old and faded like they do in museums today, but back then they would have looked brand new.
  • Old Master Remember one thing, most boxers are considered old and faded by the time they get into their mid-thirties, so in boxing years, Hopkins (or rather Master Hopkins, as most boxing fans are beginning to refer to him now) is absolutely ancient and is still handling guys half his age.
    Source: Old Master
  • Career Resurrection He had faded into obscurity after The Naked Brothers Band finished its run, but this is now getting him even more attention than his old show.
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