wooden
Pronunciation: [ˈwʊdən]
Word
Context: "material"
(adjective) made of wood, which is the material from trees. It’s what you find in furniture, toys, and many other things. If something is wooden, it comes from trees and has that solid feel.
Example
The wooden table in the kitchen is very sturdy and looks beautiful.
Example
The plastic chair is not wooden, so it feels lighter and less durable.
Example
Is that box wooden or made of something else?
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) referring to someone who seems stiff or not natural in how they act. It’s like when someone is very formal or doesn’t show feelings. Imagine a robot trying to dance; that would be a wooden performance.
Example
Her presentation was good, but she seemed a bit wooden and nervous while speaking.
Example
Unlike the actress, he was not wooden and actually showed a lot of emotion in his role.
Example
Why was his acting so wooden during the performance?
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