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wooden

/ˈwʊdn/
/ˈwʊdɪn/
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Other forms: woodenest

Definitions of wooden
  1. adjective
    made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
    “a wooden box”
    “an ancient cart with wooden wheels”
    synonyms:
    woody
    made of or containing or resembling wood
  2. adjective
    lacking ease or grace
    “the actor's performance was wooden
    “a wooden smile”
    synonyms:
    awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwʊdn/
UK
/ˈwʊdɪn/
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