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moiré

moiré

8.4
Having a wavy, rippled pattern that looks like water
  • adjective
  • /mɔɪˈreɪ/
translation icon : moaré
  • Photographers sometimes notice unwanted moiré patterns when shooting fine fabrics or screens.

Examples

  • She wore a dress with a subtle moiré pattern that shimmered in the light.

  • In photography, the moiré effect can inadvertently appear when capturing images of certain fabrics.

  • The artist used a moiré effect to create a sense of movement in the painting.

  • The dress had a beautiful moiré effect.

  • I love the moiré pattern on this fabric.

  • The artist used a moiré effect to create a stunning visual depth in her digital artwork.

  • The designer showcased a luxurious gown with a moiré pattern that caught everyone's attention.

Synonyms

wavy
vsmoiré
16 1.3

Having soft, regular curves like small waves, not straight

focuses on a decorative watered pattern rather than simple broad curves
ripply
vsmoiré
1 4.4

Small waves appear on a surface like water or fabric

is a patterned watered effect more complex than soft surface waves
rippled
vsmoiré
3.2

With small, gentle waves on the surface, like water or cloth

has a patterned watered visual effect rather than plain small waves
wavery
vsmoiré
6.4

A line or surface that goes up and down in smooth curves

describes the same curved surface look as a patterned watered effect
undulate
vsmoiré
  • Specialized
8.3

Having a wavy edge and a rippled surface like many leaves

applies to a decorative watery pattern across a surface rather than edge use

How Wavy

moiré
8.4
watered
  • Specialized
8.6
wavy
16 1.3
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

moiré positive

Etymology

Moiré comes from the French moire, which means 'watered' or 'marbled' and is related to marble. So calling something moiré helps you picture soft, water-like waves or ripples in the fabric or image.