dogeared
Bent page corners
Dogeared describes pages with corners folded down to mark a place, and by extension, anything worn from heavy use.
A dogeared paperback shows signs of being read and reread.
Dogeared notes have been consulted many times.
The term suggests something well-loved rather than merely damaged: Her dogeared copy of the cookbook was full of marginal notes.
Unraveled at edges
- tatteredRipped and worn out
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- bentCurved; also dishonest
- foldedBent upon itself
shabby · battered · weathered · thumbed · well-read · ragged · faded · softened
Meeting point of edges
- pageNoble's young assistant
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- markerSomething that signals location
- creaseLine from folding
fold · spot · position · reference · tab · reminder · notation · indicator
One who is treasured
- favoriteMost liked option
- well-lovedReceiving much affection
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- revisitedWent back to
reread · familiar · comforting · sentimental · keepsake · memento · nostalgic · worn-in
frayed
Unraveled at edges
folded · shabby · battered · weathered · thumbed · well-read · ragged · faded · softened · curled
corner
Meeting point of edges
- pageNoble's young assistant
- placeholderTemporary position marker
- markerSomething that signals location
crease · fold · spot · position · reference · tab · reminder · notation · indicator · locator
beloved
One who is treasured
- favoriteMost liked option
- well-lovedReceiving much affection
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
revisited · reread · familiar · comforting · sentimental · keepsake · memento · nostalgic · worn-in · personal