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matelassé

matelassé

9.9
Having a raised, quilted surface that looks and feels padded
  • adjective
  • /ˌmætəˈlɑːseɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Our new bedspread features a soft matelassé pattern that feels luxurious and looks stylish.

Examples

  • She admired the matelassé upholstery on the antique armchair in the living room.

  • The designer chose a matelassé fabric to add texture to the elegant evening gown.

  • The dress featured a beautiful matelassé design.

  • I love the matelassé texture of this fabric.

  • The designer chose a matelassé fabric to add texture to the elegant evening gown.

  • Our new bedspread features a soft matelassé pattern that feels luxurious and looks stylish.

  • She admired the matelassé upholstery on the antique armchair in the living room.

Synonyms

grained
vsmatelassé
3.6

A surface that has visible lines and a pattern, like wood or fabric

is specifically raised and quilted giving a padded appearance
rugose
vsmatelassé
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf or surface with many small wrinkles and ridges

is raised and quilted giving a soft padded look

How Quilted

matelassé
  • Specialized
9.9
quilted
3.7
padded
1 3.0
textured
13 4.1
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

matelassé positive

Etymology

Matelassé comes from the French word matelas 'mattress' and means 'made like a mattress'. So, when a fabric is called matelassé, it is padded or quilted and has a raised, soft pattern.