adj
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figured
FIH-guhd
Figured (adj) means Decorated with a pattern or design. Example: “The tablecloth was made of figured silk.”
adj
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Decorated with a pattern or design.
"The tablecloth was made of figured silk."
"The curtains were made of heavy figured velvet with a leaf design."
"She wore a figured scarf with swirling blue patterns."
How to use figured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPatterned or decorated with a design, often used of fabric or wood grain.
Common pairings
figured wood
figured silk
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more figured
- Superlative
- most figured
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The tablecloth was made of _____ silk.
Etymology
From figure plus -ed.
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Rhymes for figured
uncured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
honoured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “figured” mean?
The word “figured” means decorated with a pattern or design. In plain terms, patterned or decorated with a design, often used of fabric or wood grain.
How do you pronounce “figured”?
“Figured” is pronounced FIH-guhd (/ˈfɪɡəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “figured” in a sentence?
Here is “figured” used in a sentence: “The tablecloth was made of figured silk.”
What part of speech is “figured”?
“Figured” is an adjective.
Is “figured” a common word?
“Figured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between figured (patterned) and I figured?
The adjective figured means decorated with a pattern, as in figured silk. In I figured, figured is instead the past tense of the verb figure, an informal way of saying concluded or assumed, as in I figured you'd be late.
Is saying I figured informal?
Yes, I figured meaning I assumed or I worked out is conversational and especially common in American English. In formal writing, alternatives such as I assumed, I concluded, or I supposed are usually better choices.
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