tweedy

• Qualifie une personne ou un style associé à la vie rurale britannique traditionnelle et aristocratique, souvent caractérisé par le port de vêtements en tweed.

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.

   texture de tweed

   • 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.

   Synonymescoarsehomespunnubbyroughtexturedwoolly

   Antonymesfinesilkysmooth

2. Country gentry styleC1informalbritish

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

   Style de la gentry campagnarde

   • 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.

   Synonymescounty