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tweediness

/ˈtwiː.di.nəs/

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noun

/ˈtwiː.di.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество рыхлости или грубости текстуры, как у ткани, или неформальный, домашний, уличный вид, характерный для тех, кто носит твид.

A noun referring to the quality of being loose or rough in texture, as of cloth, or an informal, homely, outdoor look characteristic of those who wear tweeds.

uncountable

  1. Roughness of textureC1formal

    The quality of being loose, rough, or coarse in texture, especially in fabric.

    ruГрубость текстуры

    • The tweediness of the jacket gave it a classic, rustic feel.
    • She appreciated the tweediness of the woolen scarf.
    • The fabric's tweediness made it ideal for outdoor wear.

    Synonymscoarsenessharshnessroughnessscratchinessunevenness

    Antonymsfinenesssmoothnesssoftness

  2. Rustic or informal styleC2informalbritish

    An informal, homely, and outdoor-oriented appearance or style, often associated with wearing tweed clothing.

    ruДеревенский или неформальный стиль

    • His outfit had a certain tweediness that suited the countryside setting.
    • The room's decor had a charming tweediness, with plaid patterns and wooden furniture.
    • She cultivated a look of tweediness, complete with a flat cap and walking boots.

    Synonymscasualnesshomelinessinformalityrusticity

    Antonymseleganceformalitysophisticationurbanity

Forms
  • tweedinesses plural form
  • tweedinesses' possessive plural form
  • tweediness's possessive singular form