Pronunciation

/ˈwʊdən/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Made of wood; having the properties or appearance of wood. For example: “The furniture is made of solid wooden pieces.”
• 2. Characterized by stiffness or rigidity. For example: “Her wooden demeanor made her seem unapproachable.”
• 3. Unemotional or lacking warmth. For example: “He had a wooden response to the news.”

Noun (rarely used)

• A person who is stiff or unexpressive. For example: “She was a wooden actor on stage.”

Verb (archaic, informal)

• To affect or give the appearance of being wooden. For example: “His acting felt wooden, as if he wasn’t fully engaged.”

Phrases

• “A wooden table” refers to a table made of wood.
• “Wooden floors” describe those made from wood.
• “A wooden smile” is a forced or insincere smile.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The old house had wooden beams supporting the ceiling.”
• Noun: “Her dance moves lacked any wooden grace.”
• Verb: “His performance felt wooden, with no spontaneity.”

Synonyms

• Unyielding
• Stiff
• Rigid
• Unemotional
• Lacking expression
• Cold
• Lifeless

Antonyms

• Flexible
• Warm
• Energetic
• Expressive
• Alive
• Natural