adj
Uncommon
layered
LAY-d
Layered (adj) means Arranged in or made up of layers. Example: “She wore a layered outfit to handle the changing weather.”
adj
1
Arranged in or made up of layers.
"She wore a layered outfit to handle the changing weather."
"The cake had a beautifully layered design."
How to use layered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade of several layers, or complex in a way that has different levels of meaning.
Common pairings
layered haircut
layered approach
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more layered
- Superlative
- most layered
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What does “layered” mean?
The word “layered” means arranged in or made up of layers. In plain terms, made of several layers, or complex in a way that has different levels of meaning.
How do you pronounce “layered”?
“Layered” is pronounced LAY-d (/ˈleɪ.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “layered” in a sentence?
Here is “layered” used in a sentence: “She wore a layered outfit to handle the changing weather.”
What part of speech is “layered”?
“Layered” is an adjective.
Is “layered” a common word?
“Layered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
