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patterned

patterned

15 3.4
Covered with a repeated design of lines, shapes, or colors
  • adjective
  • /ˈpætərnd/
: con diseño
  • There's solid rock patterned with stripes and swirls.
  • very patterned

There is the kind of gold and black patterned trim.

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Examples

  • Maybe this will break my fear of patterned leggings and bright colors.

  • When you trace out your block onto a piece of patterned paper, leave a little bit of extra on the bottom.

  • And the Earth itself is reflective and patterned, so it's beautiful.

  • The walls were covered with beautiful patterned wallpaper that added charm to the room.

  • She wore a patterned dress that featured colorful flowers and geometric shapes.

  • The artist displayed a series of patterned textiles showcasing intricate designs inspired by nature.

Synonyms

striped
vspatterned
60 1.0

With long lines of a different color, like on a shirt or animal

is the general idea for any repeated decorative arrangement, not only bands
checkered
vspatterned
  • US
18 3.1

A pattern of squares in two colors arranged in rows, like on shirts and tablecloths

covers many repeating designs beyond alternating square arrangements
inlaid
vspatterned
8 6.1

An object that has small pieces of another material set into its surface in a pattern

describes repeated decorative designs regardless of construction method
grained
vspatterned
6 3.6

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

focuses on designed decorative repeats rather than natural material texture
lined
vspatterned
5 2.3

Paper with printed lines to help you write

is broader, encompassing many repeated motifs besides simple lines
red-striped
vspatterned
5 2.3

It has red stripes in its pattern

is a general descriptor that does not specify colour or stripe type
figured
vspatterned
  • Specialized
3 5.7

Having a woven or printed pattern on the surface

is the general term for any repeated decorative design
stripy
vspatterned
  • UK
3 1.0

Having lines in different colors, like a shirt with blue and white lines

is a wide term that includes stripes but also other repeated shapes
reticulated
vspatterned
1 7.4

Something with a pattern of lines like a net

is a wider term that does not require a net structure
fretted
vspatterned
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A surface decorated with a repeated pattern of crossing lines

includes such designs but is not limited to latticework form
tessellated
vspatterned
1 8.4

A surface covered with small shapes like tiles that fit closely together

is broader, not limited to tightly fitting small shapes

Antonyms

180 1.0

Simple and not decorated or flavored

7 5.1

Plain in appearance with no decoration

Compounds

1 3.8

Hair loss in men that starts at the crown and temples

Having a pattern like crocodile skin

How Patterned

intricate
73 6.7
elaborate
184 4.9
patterned
15 3.4
decorated
51 2.7
plain
180 1.0

Surface Forms

patterned positive

Morphology

patterned = pattern (transparent) = pattern + ed

Standard past-participle/ adjectival formation from the verb 'pattern' meaning 'having a repeated design', so the meaning is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

The word patterned comes from pattern, which comes from an old French word patron meaning 'model' or 'stamp'. So something patterned is made from a 'model' or shape that is repeated, which is why the word describes a design of repeated lines, shapes, or colours.