figured

American  

[fig-yerd] / ˈfɪg yərd /

adjective

1. ornamented with a device or pattern.

   figured silk; figured wallpaper.

2. formed or shaped.

   figured stones.

3. represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure.

   The god is figured as part man, part beast.

4. Music.

   1. florid.

   2. having the accompanying chords indicated by figures.

5. figurative, as language.

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figured British  

/ ˈfɪɡəd /

adjective

1. depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture

2. decorated or patterned with a design

3. having a form

4. music

   1. ornamental

   2. (of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies

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Other Word Forms

• figuredly
  adverb
• self-figured
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of figured

1350–1400; Middle English, past participle of figuren to figure; see -ed ²

Example Sentences

After that, I figured out how to start a class at Lewis & Clark, where I was a visiting instructor.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

At Studio City, I overheard two moms in white pants and cashmere sweaters talking about how, based on their Instagram recon, they figured out that so-and-so was sitting next to so-and-so at a benefit dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

We figured it would, but the company’s S-1 IPO registration statement, released yesterday afternoon, confirmed it.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

This person knows me better than nearly everyone else on the planet, so I quickly figured out that she didn’t really care whether I’d seen “Michael” or, if I had, what I thought about it.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

“You were so busy and worried. I figured there was no harm in trying. The worst that could happen is that they’d say no, but the best that could happen is … well … this!”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Related Words

• hidden
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• indirect
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