slightly threadbare

Examples (10)

• The old armchair in the corner was slightly threadbare from years of comfortable use.
• He pulled on his favorite sweater, now slightly threadbare at the cuffs.
• The once vibrant carpet had become slightly threadbare in the high-traffic areas.
• Her grandmother's quilt, though slightly threadbare in spots, was still cherished.
• The argument for cutting taxes seemed slightly threadbare given the current economic climate.
• Even after a wash, the towel felt slightly threadbare and rough.
• The old book's cover was slightly threadbare at the edges, a testament to its many readings.
• His explanation for being late was starting to sound slightly threadbare after the third time.
• She carefully repaired the slightly threadbare patch on her vintage dress.
• The museum curator noted that the ancient tapestry was slightly threadbare but remarkably preserved.