tweediness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'un tissu de type tweed, sa texture rugueuse ou lâche, ou, par extension, un aspect décontracté, campagnard ou informel évoquant le port de vêtements en tweed.

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.

indénombrable

1. Roughness of textureC1formal

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

   Caractère grossier du tissu

   • 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.

   Synonymescoarsenessharshnessroughnessscratchinessunevenness

   Antonymesfinenesssmoothnesssoftness

2. Rustic or informal styleC2informalbritish

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

   Style rustique ou décontracté

   • 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.

   Synonymescasualnesshomelinessinformalityrusticity

   Antonymeseleganceformalitysophisticationurbanity