Wizened

/ˈwɪz.ənd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Shriveled or wrinkled with age.

The wizened old man sat on the park bench, telling stories of his youth.

Showing the effects of aging, especially in a way that indicates wisdom or experience.

Her wizened features were a testament to the many hardships she had endured.

Having a weathered or aged appearance.

The wizened trees stood as silent witnesses to the passage of time.

From Middle English 'wysen', meaning 'to wither'.

wizened old man

A term often used to describe an elderly man who is frail and has a lot of wrinkles.

wizened tree

Referring to a tree that appears old and weathered.

aged

Having lived for many years; old.

withered

Shriveled or shrunken, especially due to age or lack of moisture.

decrepit

Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

Old and past their prime.

That car is all wizened; it won't last much longer.

Having a decrepit appearance.

He's looking pretty wizened since he retired.