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Comparative for having been defeated in a contest
“The beaten team slunk into the gymnasium, ashamed, avoiding each other's eyes, and wanting only to leave as quickly as possible.”
Comparative for mentally or emotionally demoralized
“I dealt with the questioning sessions, justified my actions, and walked away a little worse for wear and emotionally beaten.”
Comparative for shaped or forged, especially through being beaten or hammered
“Words fell between hammer strokes, and were often as hot as the beaten metal.”
Comparative for hammered or beaten, typically for purposes of being shaped or fabricated
“In some instances the beaten metal was gold, this being the case with the Temple of Jerusalem and with a small temple at Carthage, which contained an image similarly overlaid.”
Comparative for mixed by paddling with a wooden spoon or other implement
“Fold the heavy mixture into the beaten egg whites.”
Comparative for having been mistreated or assaulted, especially physically
“He made a vague comment about my bruises, saying a poor, beaten child like myself should at least eat.”
Comparative for feeling tired, fatigued or weary
“Emma sat down wearily on a rock and looked around her, feeling tired and beaten.”
(of a path) Comparative for well trodden
“You have to literally drive off the beaten path to get to this remote corner of the island.”
Comparative for so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react
(of a person) Comparative for ruined by a disastrous or devastating setback or reverse
Comparative for badly bruised, with discolourations beneath the skin due to coagulation of blood
Comparative for physically injured or hurt
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