fashioned
Fashioned (adj) means made or shaped in a particular style (often as part of the phrase "old-fashioned"). Example: “The furniture had an old-fashioned, slightly worn charm.”
How to Use Fashioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShaped or styled in a certain way — most commonly seen in "old-fashioned."
Word Forms
more fashioned comparative, most fashioned superlative
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The furniture had an old-_____, slightly worn charm.
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What does “fashioned” mean?
The word “fashioned” means made or shaped in a particular style (often as part of the phrase "old-fashioned"). In plain terms, shaped or styled in a certain way — most commonly seen in "old-fashioned.".
How do you use “fashioned” in a sentence?
Here is “fashioned” used in a sentence: “The furniture had an old-fashioned, slightly worn charm.”
What part of speech is “fashioned”?
“Fashioned” is an adjective.
Is “fashioned” a common word?
“Fashioned” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'old-fashioned' and 'fashionable'?
'Old-fashioned' describes something made or done in a style from the past, and often suggests it is out of date. 'Fashionable' means in keeping with current trends and styles. The two are near opposites despite sharing the root 'fashion'.
What is the difference between 'fashioned' and 'made'?
'Fashioned' means made or shaped in a particular style, drawing attention to the manner or craftsmanship of the making. 'Made' is the plain, general word for producing something. Saying an object was 'fashioned from wood' emphasises how it was shaped, not just that it exists.
How is 'fashioned' used in the phrase 'old-fashioned'?
In 'old-fashioned', 'fashioned' means made or shaped in a particular style, and the whole phrase describes something belonging to or suited to an earlier time. It can be neutral or mildly critical, suggesting something is charmingly traditional or simply out of date.
What words commonly combine with 'fashioned'?
'Fashioned' often appears in compounds such as 'old-fashioned', 'well-fashioned', and 'hand-fashioned', and in phrases like 'fashioned from clay'. In each case it points to the way something was made or styled.