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fibered

fibered

4.6
Made of many small threads that make it strong and flexible
  • adjective
  • /ˈfaɪbərd/
  • US
translation icon : fibroso
  • The fibered texture of the material made it strong and flexible.

Examples

  • The artist used a fibered paper to add depth to her watercolor painting.

  • The fabric is fibered for added durability.

  • She chose a fibered fabric for the upholstery because it was more durable.

  • This fibered material is perfect for outdoor use.

  • The fabric is made from fibered materials that are both strong and lightweight.

  • This fibered yarn is perfect for knitting warm winter sweaters.

  • The insulation in the walls is fibered, providing excellent thermal efficiency.

Synonyms

fibrous
vsfibered
6 5.7

Made of many long thin threads like those in rope

is actually made from real filaments or contains them rather than just resembling

How Fibrous

stringy
4 3.3
fibrous
6 5.7
fibered
  • US
4.6
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

fibered positive
fibreed positive

Morphology

fibered = fiber (transparent) = fiber + ed

Regular adjectival past-participle formation from the noun 'fiber' meaning 'containing or made of fibers', which is directly derivable for learners.

Etymology

Fibered comes from the simple word fiber, which means a small 'thread' or 'strand'. So when something is fibered it is made of many tiny threads, giving it a strong or textured feel.