fretted

Examples

• All

• The ancient palace featured fretted windows that allowed sunlight to filter in beautifully.

• The fretted ceiling lent an air of elegance to the grand hall.

• The fretted woodwork added charm to the old house.

• She admired the fretted details on the ceiling.

• The fretted ceiling lent an opulent touch to the historic ballroom.

• She admired the fretted panels, each intricately carved with geometric patterns.

• The ancient palace featured fretted windows that allowed sunlight to filter in beautifully.

Synonyms

F

filigreed

vsfretted

1 8.5

Thin, detailed patterns like fine metalwork or lace cover the surface

is the structural decorative pattern usually less delicate and more architectural

L

latticed

vsfretted

1 5.6

Made with a pattern of crossed strips or bars

is the decorative grid idea often used in artistic or architectural detailing

I

interlaced

vsfretted

1 6.3

Lines or parts cross over and under each other to make a pattern

is the same crossed design but focuses on carved or cut decorative work

P

patterned

vsfretted

1 3.4

Covered with a repeated design of lines, shapes, or colors

is a specific ornamental pattern often made by cutting or carving rather than mere repetition

L

latticelike

vsfretted

7.5

A pattern of crossing bars or lines that makes many small spaces

is the same decorative grid form used in architecture rather than other motifs

I

inwrought

vsfretted

• Archaic

9.9

Having a decorative pattern woven into cloth or fabric

is similar but emphasizes carved or open structural patterning rather than woven detail

F

figured

vsfretted

• Specialized

5.7

Having a woven or printed pattern on the surface

is the architectural or artistic patterned form rather than fabric surface decoration

How Decorated

ornate

• Literature

26 7.0

elaborate

179 4.9

fretted

• Specialized

8.0

decorated

2.7

plain

50 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology