lived-in

adjective

ˈlivd-ˌin How to pronounce lived-in (audio)
: of or suggesting long-term human habitation or use
a comfortable lived-in room
also : showing the effects of age or experience
a lived-in voice

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Draping a light throw blanket over a bench creates a cozy, lived-in feel. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 Everything’s just a little lighter and brighter than that rich, lived-in green of summer. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026 The result is performances that feel lived-in, honest, and far beyond her years. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 Her hair is styled in loose, lived-in waves, with face-framing curtain bangs and enviable volume. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lived-in

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lived-in was in 1873

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“Lived-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lived-in. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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