fluted

[floo-tid]

adjective

1. fine, clear, and mellow; flutelike.

   fluted notes.

2. having flutes, grooves, or the like.

   a fluted column; fluted material; fluted stone tools.

fluted

/ ˈfluːtɪd /

adjective

1. (esp of the shaft of a column) having flutes

2. sounding like a flute

Other Word Forms

• unfluted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluted¹

First recorded in 1605–15; flute + -ed ³

Example Sentences

And she knew Beowulf was quite talented at drawing; by now he had no doubt sketched a scale diagram of Buckingham Palace’s fluted columns and soothing symmetrical features, with no bloody claws to be seen.

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But a couple of special items caught my eye at the prepping station — specifically, rows of elegantly fluted scallop shells.

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From a design perspective, the fluted walnut paneling, accent lighting and decor from the Italian fashion house Missoni deliver an elevated sense of elegance.

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Technological advancements have further opened up design possibilities, introducing unique materials such as flexible stone cladding, fingerprint-resistant matte lacquers, fluted wood veneers and lightweight metal paneling.

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Knee-length, in blue floral jacquard with a slightly A-line skirt and fluted sleeves, the cut vaguely resembles a sort of 1950s hostess style; it looks conservative but not too conservative.

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