Contoured: meaning, definitions and examples

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contoured

 

[ kษ’nหˆtสŠษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape outline

Contoured refers to an object or surface that has been shaped or molded to represent specific curves, lines, or forms. This term is often used in design, fashion, and art to describe elements that have a defined outline or shape. In a more literal sense, contoured can be applied in contexts such as makeup, where products are designed to enhance or define the natural structure of the face. A contour can also refer to the gradual change in the elevation of a landscape or the detailed modeling of an object.

Synonyms

defined, modeled, shaped, structured.

Examples of usage

  • She applied contoured makeup for a more defined look.
  • The dress featured a contoured bodice that flattered her figure.
  • The architect created a contoured roof to mimic the surrounding hills.
  • The artist used contoured lines to emphasize depth in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "contoured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contornado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคขเคพเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konturiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkontur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konturowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผช้ƒญใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contournรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contorneado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konturlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œค๊ณฝ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุฌูŽูˆูŽู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konturovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontรบrovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฎๅป“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konturiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญnulaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั‚ัƒั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konturlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contorneado

Etymology

The word 'contoured' stems from the French word 'contour', which originated from the Italian 'contorno', derived from the verb 'contornare', meaning 'to draw a line around'. The use of 'contour' in English dates back to the late 17th century, initially referring to the outline or edge of a surface or object. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical outlines but also to imply a sense of shaping or defining an object through artistic or stylistic means. In contemporary usage, 'contoured' is widely prevalent in various fields such as cosmetics, fashion, and art, signifying the significance of shape and aesthetics in design.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,008, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.