Word
fashioned
Phoneticsfash·ioned, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfæʃənd/
UK/fˈæʃənd/
Definitions
01made or shaped
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. made something into a particular shape, often using your hands or simple tools.
v. The past tense or past participle of 'fashion', meaning to give a particular shape or form to something, often through manual skill.
“He fashioned a small bowl out of a piece of wood he found.”
“The early settlers fashioned rudimentary tools from the local stone, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt to their harsh new environment.”
02having a certain style
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a specific style or look, usually used with another word like 'old-fashioned'.
adj. Used in combination with other words to indicate a specific style, manner, or period of design.
“She loves wearing old-fashioned clothes from the 1950s.”
“The house was filled with curiously-fashioned furniture that seemed to belong to a much earlier century.”
Usage
Almost always used as part of a compound adjective with a hyphen.
03well-made
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. made in a very careful or skillful way.
adj. Characterized by being well-designed or skillfully put together; often carries a literary or formal tone.
“The author wrote a beautifully fashioned story that moved everyone.”
“The diplomat delivered a carefully fashioned response that managed to satisfy both parties without committing to a specific timeline.”
Real-World Examples
“Almost every bone analyzed from this site had butchery marks, and two skulls had even been fashioned into drinking cups.” “Using unique lenses fashioned for both film cameras and theater projectors, filmmakers captured panoramic scenes on 35-millimeter film.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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