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fluty

7.9

With long, narrow grooves like the sides of a column

adjective
/ˈfluːti/

Specialized

: estriado

Architects admired the fluty columns for their classical and elegant appearance.

Examples

The vase had a fluty design that made it stand out among the other pottery pieces.
Light played along the fluty edges of the metal sculpture, highlighting its craftsmanship.
The ancient vase had a fluty design.
The architect designed a fluty facade for the building.
The vase had a fluty design that made it stand out among the other pottery pieces.
Architects admired the fluty columns for their classical and elegant appearance.
Light played along the fluty edges of the metal sculpture, highlighting its craftsmanship.

Synonyms

fluted

vsfluty

6.5

Having long, rounded grooves along its surface

focuses on long narrow channels like those on columns or pottery

flutey

vsfluty

7.9

With a long narrow shape and shallow vertical grooves, like a column or vase

emphasizes distinct long narrow channels rather than shallow marks

Antonyms

flat

797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

smooth

256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

How Grooved

corrugated

11 6.8

ribbed

1 4.4

fluty

Specialized

7.9

smooth

256 1.0

Surface Forms

fluty positive

Morphology

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

Derived from the architectural meaning of 'flute' (a groove); the connection is clear if learners know that specialized sense, otherwise it may not be obvious.

Etymology

Fluty also comes from the same idea as flute, but here it means shape rather than sound: a flute can be a long groove, so 'fluty' means 'having long, narrow grooves'. So a fluty column or vase has neat vertical grooves that catch the light.