wooden
/ˈwʊdn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Adjective
Examples
a wooden boat
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
As if made of wood; moving awkwardly, or speaking with dull lack of emotion.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giống như làm bằng gỗ; di chuyển vụng về hoặc nói với sự thiếu cảm xúc
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Adjective
Examples
wooden acting
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wooden” mean?
Made of wood.
Is “wooden” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.