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tasseled

tasseled

1 4.8
With small hanging threads used as decoration
  • adjective
  • /ˈtæsəld/
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  • She wore a beautiful dress that was adorned with tasseled edges, giving it an elegant look.

Now I can bend to peel off my shoes, try to hook the tasseled tips into the emerald sails of my satin pantaloons.

Examples

  • So I had like a full sequin tasseled Cape, I had this tiny little sequin body and then this extra neck bit.

  • Meanwhile, those of the chasseurs was decorated with tassels, braids and a scarlet plume.

  • Now I can bend to peel off my shoes, try to hook the tasseled tips into the emerald sails of my satin pantaloons.

  • Cousteau's eager to look for the improbably named Wobbegong, a delicately tasseled and harmless shark that lazes listlessly on the smooth ocean floor.

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  • Cox-Richard takes on the availability of Powers's figure by focusing instead on the thigh-high stand on which she leans for support, and on which her tasseled shawl has been draped.

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  • The tasseled curtains added a touch of luxury to the living room decor.

  • For the festival, he chose a tasseled hat that perfectly complemented his outfit.

Synonyms

decorated
vstasseled
2.7

Covered with small things that make something look more beautiful

is specific to having small hanging ornaments attached rather than any decoration
adorned
vstasseled
3.9

A thing with decorations like jewels or banners to make it look more beautiful

is specific to having small hanging ornaments attached rather than general embellishment

How Decorated

tasseled
1 4.8
fringed
1 3.6
decorated
2.7
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

tasseled positive
tasselled positive

Morphology

tasseled = tassel (transparent) = tassel + ed

Formed by adding the standard adjectival/past participle suffix '-ed' to 'tassel' meaning 'having tassels attached', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Tasseled comes from the simple word tassel, which means 'a small bunch of threads' and originally came from a French word for 'tuft'. So, a tasseled cap or shawl is one that has those little hanging thread decorations.