: 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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Buyers generally accepted that a certain level of weird lived-in-ness came with buying someone else’s home.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 Dec. 2025
Quince’s Bamboo Duvet Cover is all about that easy, lived-in comfort that still looks polished on the bed.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Eschewing dull literalism, the bold illustrations lend imaginative flair to the warm, lived-in look of Pye’s production design.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Wash after wash, the sheets become delightfully softer in a cozy, lived-in way.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Prices range from $50 to $250, with each piece crafted to feel lived-in and wearable, according to the brand.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Available in beige, dark green or gray with a distressed finish that looks lived-in.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The chunky knit gives instant cozy energy, while the brown hue feels luxe and lived-in all at once.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
From Carnival prep in Toronto to ESSENCE Fest glam in New Orleans, Lewis captures moments that feel lived-in and celebratory—moments that honor how Black and brown communities have shaped global beauty culture.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 Dec. 2025
Quince’s Bamboo Duvet Cover is all about that easy, lived-in comfort that still looks polished on the bed.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Eschewing dull literalism, the bold illustrations lend imaginative flair to the warm, lived-in look of Pye’s production design.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Wash after wash, the sheets become delightfully softer in a cozy, lived-in way.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Prices range from $50 to $250, with each piece crafted to feel lived-in and wearable, according to the brand.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Available in beige, dark green or gray with a distressed finish that looks lived-in.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The chunky knit gives instant cozy energy, while the brown hue feels luxe and lived-in all at once.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
From Carnival prep in Toronto to ESSENCE Fest glam in New Orleans, Lewis captures moments that feel lived-in and celebratory—moments that honor how Black and brown communities have shaped global beauty culture.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Lived-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lived-in. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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