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THREADBARE

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Threadbare.

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Threadbare - as an adjective satellite

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

Example: "His remarks were trite and commonplace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banalcommonplacehackneyedold-hatshopwornstocktimeworntiredtritewell-worn

Having the nap worn away so that the threads show through

Example: "Threadbare rugs"

Threadbare - as an adjective

(of cloth) shabby, frayed and worn to an extent that warp threads show

Damaged or shabby

(of a person) wearing clothes of threadbare material

Banal or clichéd; trite or hackneyed

Example Sentences

"Her threadbare coat was no match for the cold winter winds."
"The threadbare carpet in the hotel room needed to be replaced."
"After years of use, the sofa had become threadbare and worn."
"He couldn't afford new clothes, so he continued to wear his threadbare attire."
"The threadbare curtains in the old house let in too much light."
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Word Game Points

Is THREADBARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, threadbare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THREADBARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is THREADBARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threadbare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THREADBARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is THREADBARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threadbare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THREADBARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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