The Meaning of WOODEN – WOODEN in a Sentence
The Meaning of WOODEN – WOODEN in a Sentence
The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of ‘WOODEN’. The way to pronounce WOODEN is explained, dividing the word into syllables.
Also, a clipart image illustrates the main definition. This is followed by an illustrated sentence example.
The picture with a sentence example is a great way to memorize the meaning and definition of WOODEN. Now it’s time to start using this word in your everyday vocabulary.
Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of WOODEN?
Slide 2: WOODEN:
Emphasize the first syllable, it’s pronounced WOU◦den
Definition: 1. made of wood or containing wood
2. awkward, stiff, without grace
The clipart shows 3 logs of wood.
Slide 3:
The picture shows a couple dancing in a dance competition.
Sentence example: Some said their performance in the “Dancing with the Stars” competition was wooden.
Slide 4: This is a part of my course “Build a Powerful English Vocabulary” at Udemy.
The full course includes another 4 illustrated sentence examples for the word ‘WOODEN’ plus these words . . .
Slide 5: Empower your vocabulary with these 25 words:
- affable
- aggressive
- arduous
- bent
- biased
- conventional
- delinquent
- detrimental
- erroneous
- expendable
- extraordinary
- fragile
- gradual
- gracious
- hospitable
- impressive
- impulsive
- relevant
- remiss
- ridiculous
- squalid
- supercilious
- suspicious
- sympathetic
- wooden
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More examples to make the meaning of WOODEN clear:
Footage released by police shows an officer pulling up in front of the house, kicking down a wooden fence, and running to save an 80-year-old woman, her daughter, and her four small children.
Source: Fox News
https://www.foxnews.com/us/phoenix-police-officer-rescues-family-from-burning-home
For every suavely served up “Hamilton” on Disney Plus, there are a dozen wooden videos that prompt you to log off well before the curtain call.
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/interactive-theater-shows-online/2020/10/28/f56813e8-179c-11eb-befb-8864259bd2d8_story.html
The caskets were popular in the mid-1800s and offered several advantages over typical wooden coffins.
Source: Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/28/lady-in-red-remains-a-mississippi-mystery-who-is-s/
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