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unlined

unlined

1 4.1
An item that does not have a lining or printed lines
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈlaɪnd/
translation icon : sin forro
  • The dress was made from a soft, unlined fabric that felt great against her skin.
  • an unlined jacket
  • unlined paper
  • an unlined blazer

Examples

  • He prefers using an unlined notebook for sketching, as it allows for more freedom in his designs.

  • An unlined kimono arrived from Saneko's family by parcel post, and she immediately changed into it, making her a bit late in coming down to Noriko's room for dinner.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • And this is especially nice when you have an unlined item like a shirt.

  • So when you have unlined things, check the inside finishings.

  • She held up the unlined jacket.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The unlined leather was thin enough to let Kin feel the body in front of him.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • She writes her first draft longhand on unlined paper and tries to complete four pages a day.

    Academic text (2008)
  • This unlined tote says quality, luxury, and reflects the height of elegance and timelessness.

    Blog text (27)
  • For a lightweight summer look, choose unlined shorts that are breathable and comfortable.

Synonyms

lineless
vsunlined
4.6

Not having an inner layer of fabric, as in clothes or bags

is the same in meaning but is an alternative word form

Antonyms

2.1

Clothes, curtains, or bags that have an inner layer of material for warmth

How Lined

lined
2.1
unlined
1 4.1

Surface Forms

unlined positive

Morphology

unlined = lined (transparent) = un + line + ed

Clearly formed by adding 'un-' to the familiar adjective 'lined' (having a lining), so 'unlined' straightforwardly means 'not having a lining'.

Etymology

Unlined comes from the parts un- 'not' and lined, which is related to lining 'an inner layer', like a lined coat or lined notebook. So an unlined garment or notebook has 'no lining' inside and feels lighter or plain.