: of or suggesting long-term human habitation or use
a comfortable lived-in room
also
: showing the effects of age or experience
a lived-in voice
Examples of lived-in in a Sentence
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The drama feels at its most lived-in and engaging when Sukku and Choi’s characters sit together to share food or talk.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
According to Harty, heirloom furniture pieces, artwork, family photos, or travel mementos make a home feel lived-in and encourage conversations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The artworks invite guests and locals alike to engage with fine art in an approachable, lived-in setting.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Every single member of the ensemble felt fully lived-in and relatable, something that can be said for only some of the principal roles here.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The look is evolving a bit for 2026, though; mid- and low-rise cuts are overtaking their high-rise counterparts, lending the spring a relaxed, lived-in air.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead of music, guests heard radio broadcasts and chatter, as the goal was to make Black Spire Outpost feel rugged and lived-in.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Drawstring jeans look like classic denim, but feel just as soft and lived-in as your favorite sweatpants.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Style them with a comfortable long-sleeve shirt or your best lived-in hoodie, or create your own loungewear set by adding Spanx’s matching Half Zip, Turtleneck, or Crewneck Tunic.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
According to Harty, heirloom furniture pieces, artwork, family photos, or travel mementos make a home feel lived-in and encourage conversations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The artworks invite guests and locals alike to engage with fine art in an approachable, lived-in setting.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Every single member of the ensemble felt fully lived-in and relatable, something that can be said for only some of the principal roles here.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The look is evolving a bit for 2026, though; mid- and low-rise cuts are overtaking their high-rise counterparts, lending the spring a relaxed, lived-in air.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead of music, guests heard radio broadcasts and chatter, as the goal was to make Black Spire Outpost feel rugged and lived-in.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Drawstring jeans look like classic denim, but feel just as soft and lived-in as your favorite sweatpants.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Style them with a comfortable long-sleeve shirt or your best lived-in hoodie, or create your own loungewear set by adding Spanx’s matching Half Zip, Turtleneck, or Crewneck Tunic.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Lived-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lived-in. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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