Word Adjective
knitted
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈnɪtəd/ UK /nˈɪtɪd/ knit·ted
Definition
adj.made from wool or yarn using long needles or a machine. You use this to describe soft, warm clothes like sweaters or scarves.
adj.made by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or on a machine. Often used attributively to describe garments or textiles.
Examples
“She wears a warm knitted sweater in winter.”
“The baby was wrapped in a soft, hand-knitted blanket that had been passed down through the family.”
“The designer's latest collection features intricately knitted patterns that mimic the organic textures found in coral reefs and forest moss.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; can also follow a linking verb like 'look' or 'feel'.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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