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tweedy

/ˈtwiː.di/

Übersetzung: Beschreibt eine Person oder einen Stil, der mit dem traditionellen, aristokratischen britischen Landleben assoziiert wird, oft gekennzeichnet durch das Tragen von Tweedkleidung.

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adjective

/ˈtwiː.di/C1formalbritish
  • deBeschreibt eine Person oder einen Stil, der mit dem traditionellen, aristokratischen britischen Landleben assoziiert wird, oft gekennzeichnet durch das Tragen von Tweedkleidung.

Describes a person or style that is associated with traditional, upper-class British country life, often characterized by wearing tweed clothing.

  1. Textile textureB2formal

    Describes fabric that has a rough, nubby, or coarse surface, typical of tweed cloth.

    detweedartig

    • She wore a tweedy jacket that felt scratchy but warm.
    • The upholstery had a tweedy texture, perfect for a rustic cabin.
    • He preferred tweedy suits for their durability and classic look.

    Synonymecoarsehomespunnubbyroughtexturedwoolly

    Antonymefinesilkysmooth

  2. Country gentry styleC1informalbritish

    Relating to or characteristic of the informal, clannish, and outdoorsy lifestyle of the country gentry.

    deLändlicher Landadel-Stil

    • The party had a tweedy atmosphere, with guests discussing hunting and horses.
    • His tweedy mannerisms made him seem like a true country gentleman.
    • The village pub was full of tweedy locals who knew each other well.

    Synonymecounty

Formen
  • tweedier comparative form
  • tweediest superlative form