Word Adjective
patterned
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpætɝnd/ UK /pˈætənd/ pat·terned
Definition
adj.decorated with a design that repeats many times. You use this to describe things like clothes or wallpaper that have shapes, lines, or colors on them.
adj.decorated with a repeating design or motif. Typically used attributively to describe surfaces, textiles, or materials.
Examples
“She wore a patterned dress to the party.”
“The interior designer chose a patterned rug to add visual interest to the otherwise plain living room.”
“The ancient pottery was decorated with intricate, hand-painted patterned borders that reflected the geometric styles of the period.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated