Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
age-badly
phrase
/eɪdʒ ˈbædli/
Definition
To deteriorate in quality, relevance, or appeal over time.
Examples
- The fashion from the early 2000s has aged badly, making it a subject of ridicule today.
- Many films from that era have aged badly due to outdated cultural references.
- Their relationship seems to have aged badly after years of neglect.
Meaning
When a person, object, or concept ‘ages badly,’ it means that it becomes less favorable or less appreciated as time passes.
Synonyms
- decline
- depreciate
- deteriorate
- fall out of favor
