played out

1 of 2

adjective

1

: worn out or used up

2

: tired out : spent

played out

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of play out

Synonyms of played out

Adjective

• tired
• exhausted
• tapped out
• wiped out
• worn to a frazzle
• drained
• weary
• worn

Examples of played out in a Sentence

Adjective

I'm just played out after the week I've had.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Counsell had what looked like a lifetime job in Milwaukee, so Murphy would’ve probably played out his career as Counsell’s trusty bench coach. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

The tight polling reflects divides around the proposal that have played out in some unusual ways. — Andrew Graham october 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The tragedy and its aftermath played out in front of dozens of witnesses, many of whom lived in the surrounding homes or were students still wearing their backpacks. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

The one with Madison Montgomery played out like a Sex and the City episode. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for played out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout