wistened

/ˈwɪstənd, ˈwɪstn̩d/

Definitions

1. verb

to have become old and wrinkled in appearance; to have become older and more mature in thought or feeling

“Her wistened hands told a story of a lifetime of hard work.”

2. verb

to have become wistful or nostalgic; to have become regretful or melancholic

“He sat on the bench, feeling wistened about his lost youth.”

3. adjective

having become old and wrinkled in appearance; having become older and more mature in thought or feeling

“The wistened face in the mirror showed a person who had lived a long and difficult life.”

Synonyms

  • aged
  • mellowed
  • weathered

Antonyms

  • fresh
  • rejuvenated
  • youthful