Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

well-thumbed

Adjective

/ˈwɛlˈθʌmpt/

Definition

Well-thumbed refers to a book or other written material that has been frequently read and used, showing visible signs of wear and tear, especially on the pages.

Examples

She grabbed her well-thumbed copy of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ from the shelf.
His well-thumbed travel guide was full of notes from previous trips.
After years of use, the library had to replace several well-thumbed volumes.

Meaning

The term ‘well-thumbed’ indicates that the item has been handled so much that it has become dog-eared, creased, or faded. It’s often used to imply that the content is well-loved or frequently referred to by its readers.