(ふる)びた

ふるびた
pre-noun adjectival
old-looking; aged; worn
descriptive
1. old-looking; aged; worn; weathered
Describes something that shows visible signs of age or wear. Used as a pre-noun modifier (the past-tense form of the verb (ふる)びる, functioning adjectivally).
(ふる)びた(ほん)()つけた
I found an old-looking book.
I walked along a street lined with weathered buildings.
My grandfather's house still has a lot of worn old furniture.

Usage

(ふる)びた is the past-tense form of the verb (ふる)びる (to become old-looking), used as a pre-noun modifier. It describes objects that have taken on an aged appearance through the passage of time.
(ふる)びた is neutral — it can suggest charm and character (like antiques) or simply describe something showing wear. Compare with (ふる), which simply means "old" without emphasizing the visual impression of aging.

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