Word
patterned
Phoneticspat·terned, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpætɝnd/
UK/pˈætənd/
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.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a patterned dress to the party.”
contextual
“The interior designer chose a patterned rug to add visual interest to the otherwise plain living room.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“Its light brown coat is patterned with dark, leopardlike spots.” “The first sweet surprise was on the Valentino runway Wednesday, as the models with tiny tiaras glinting in their hair walked a parquet floor patterned with flowers.” - 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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