played out

adjective
UK: /ˌpleɪd ˈaʊt/
US: /ˌpleɪd ˈaʊt/

  1. No longer interesting, effective, or fashionable.

    1. That song is totally played out after hearing it so many times on the radio.
    2. The neon clothing trend is completely played out nobody wears those colours anymore.

  2. If an event or situation is played out, it happens, usually gradually, until it finishes.

    1. The final scene of the movie played out in a deserted warehouse, creating suspense.
    2. The drama played out over several weeks with accusations and denials broadcasted widely.

Synonyms

stale transpire unfold
played out phrasal-verb

  1. To happen or occur, especially over a period of time.

    1. The soccer game played out in front of an excited crowd.
    2. Their argument played out publicly on social media, which was rather unfortunate.

  2. To use something completely so that nothing remains.

    1. We played out our best strategies, but they still managed to defeat us.
    2. They have played out all available resources, and now they're seeking external assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "played out" in English means: No longer interesting, effective, or fashionable., If an event or situation is played out, it happens, usually gradually, until it finishes..

The phonetic transcription of "played out" is /ˌpleɪd ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˌpleɪd ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "played out": stale, transpire, unfold.

Example usage of "played out": "That song is totally played out after hearing it so many times on the radio.". More examples on the page.