beaten

beat·en

adjective \ˈbē-t^ən\

Definition of BEATEN

1

: hammered into a desired shape <beaten gold>

2

: much trodden and worn smooth; also : familiar <a beaten path>

3

: being in a state of exhaustion : exhausted

Examples of BEATEN

1. <felt beaten after three months of 90-hour workweeks>

First Known Use of BEATEN

13th century

Related to BEATEN

Synonyms

all in, aweary [archaic], beat, weary, bleary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, done in, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered [British], limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, wiped out, worn, worn-out

Antonyms

unwearied

Related Words

overfatigued, overtaxed, overworked; broken-down, run-down; debilitated, enervate, enervated, enfeebled, sapped, weakened; drowsy, heavy, sleepy; lethargic, sluggish

Near Antonyms

fresh, refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed, rested, revitalized; active, energetic, invigorated, peppy, strengthened, strong, tireless, vitalized, weariless

Rhymes with BEATEN

Cretan, cretin, Eaton, Eton, neaten, sweeten, wheaten