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

What was your role in Thrive’s recent discussions with FIFA, and how does the way that investment idea played out map to the themes of your book? — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Fans will be hoping for a match that closer reflects the 2026 Bronze Medal match rather than the final given the 6-4 goalfest that played out between the Three Lions and France in Miami. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Up until now, the bulk of the Cowboys’ real estate ambitions have played out in Frisco, about 40 miles Northeast of Arlington. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

As the lawsuit appeal process has played out, officers have retained the option to have their cases heard and decided by the Police Board. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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