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flutey

flutey

7.9
With a long narrow shape and shallow vertical grooves, like a column or vase
  • adjective
  • /ˈfluːti/
translation icon : fluteado
  • The ancient column's flutey grooves created an elegant silhouette in the afternoon light.

Examples

  • The ancient column's flutey grooves cast deep shadows as the sun moved across the sky.

  • She admired the flutey design of the vase, which made it look elegant and classical.

  • The pastry had a flutey edge, giving it a decorative and appealing appearance.

  • The flutey notes of the song captivated the audience.

  • She played a flutey melody on her new flute.

  • She admired the flutey design of the sculpture, which featured delicate vertical patterns.

  • The flutey edges of the architectural model added to its sophisticated look.

Synonyms

flute-like
vsflutey
1 4.3

An object with a long, narrow shape like a flute

includes shape but also refers to sound and surface features
fluted
vsflutey
5.6

A clear, pleasant sound like a flute

also covers shape and shallow vertical grooves as well as sound
fluty
vsflutey
6.1

Having a clear, high musical sound like a flute

also applies to long narrow forms and grooved surfaces, not only sound

How Narrow

flutey
7.9
broad
224 1.0

Surface Forms

flutey positive
flutier comparative
flutiest superlative

Morphology

flutey = flute (semi-transparent) = flute + y

Built from 'flute' + '-y', but this sense relies on a secondary meaning of 'flute' (a groove) which may not be known to all learners.

Etymology

Flutey also comes from the idea of a flute's shape, which is long, narrow and often has smooth vertical grooves. So flutey can describe something that is 'flute-shaped' or has shallow grooves like a decorated column or vase.