extremely threadbare

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Indicates a very high degree of being worn.

threadbareADVERB + threadbare

Categories:

extremely

Examples (10)

  • The old carpet in the hallway was extremely threadbare in places.
  • His excuse for being late was beginning to sound extremely threadbare.
  • After years of constant use, the upholstery on the sofa became extremely threadbare.
  • The politician's arguments against the new law were extremely threadbare and unconvincing.
  • We found an antique tapestry that was extremely threadbare but still beautiful.
  • Her patience with his constant complaining grew extremely threadbare.
  • The once-luxurious velvet curtains were now extremely threadbare from exposure to sunlight.
  • The evidence presented by the defense was extremely threadbare, offering little support.
  • This old blanket, though extremely threadbare, still provides comfort.
  • The plot of the movie was extremely threadbare, relying on clichés.