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co-ordinated

co-ordinated

3.9
Items that match in style and color to make a pleasant look
  • adjective
  • /koʊˈɔrdɪneɪtɪd/
  • UK
translation icon : coordinado
  • She wore a co-ordinated outfit with matching shoes and bag.

Examples

  • The dress and shoes are perfectly co-ordinated.

  • The designer chose co-ordinated cushions and curtains for a harmonious look.

  • The office decor features co-ordinated colors to create a welcoming atmosphere.

  • She wore a co-ordinated outfit for the party.

  • The designer chose co-ordinated cushions and curtains for a harmonious look.

  • She wore a co-ordinated outfit with matching shoes and bag.

  • The office decor features co-ordinated colors to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Synonyms

harmonious
vsco-ordinated
7 4.3

Parts that fit together and look pleasant

is intentionally arranged to go with others in style or color pleasingly
matchy
vsco-ordinated
  • Informal
6 7.9

Having clothes and accessories in the same color or style so they look like they go together

is arranged to create a pleasing combination rather than only close similarity
coordinated
vsco-ordinated
3.9

Arranged so things match and look good together, especially in color or style

is identical in meaning but written with a hyphen
matching
vsco-ordinated
1.9

Having the same appearance or design

is chosen to go with others for a pleasing combination rather than identical appearance

How Coordinated

synchronized
  • US
1 4.9
harmonious
7 4.3
co-ordinated
  • UK
3.9
mismatched
3 3.4

Surface Forms

co-ordinated positive
coordinated positive

Morphology

co-ordinated = coordinate (transparent) = co + ordinate + ed

Formed by regular suffixation of -ed to the verb 'coordinate'; the meaning is directly derived (matched/arranged together).

Etymology

Co-ordinated comes from co- 'together' and order 'to arrange', so a coordinated outfit has its parts arranged together to match in colour or style and look good.