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intentionally-worn

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-worn|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli wɔrn/

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli wɔːn/

deliberately aged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally-worn' originates from the combination of 'intentionally,' meaning 'done on purpose,' and 'worn,' meaning 'damaged or aged through use.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'intentionally-worn' evolved from the fashion industry's trend of creating items that appear aged or used for stylistic purposes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'worn' simply referred to items that had been used over time, but with the addition of 'intentionally,' it now refers to a deliberate stylistic choice.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

deliberately used or displayed in a worn or aged condition to convey a specific style or aesthetic.

The intentionally-worn jeans were a hit among fashion enthusiasts.

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Last updated: 2025/05/20 08:59