Furnished: meaning, definitions and examples

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furnished

 

[ ˈfɜːrnɪʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

apartment description

Provided with furniture, appliances, and other necessary items for living; equipped with everything needed for comfort and convenience.

Synonyms

appointed, decorated, equipped.

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Word Description / Examples
furnished

Used to describe a living space, like an apartment or house, that has all the necessary furniture and fixtures for comfortable living.

  • The apartment comes fully furnished with a bed, sofa, and dining table.
  • We rented a furnished flat for our vacation.
equipped

Used for places or objects that have been provided with all the necessary tools, appliances, or machinery needed for a specific purpose.

  • The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances.
  • The gym is equipped with the latest exercise machines.
appointed

Usually refers to a space that has been provided with the necessary furniture and fittings, often in a formal or luxurious manner.

  • The hotel suite was elegantly appointed with antique furniture.
  • The office is beautifully appointed with modern decor and state-of-the-art equipment.
decorated

Refers to a space that has been made visually attractive through the addition of ornaments, colors, or art. It focuses more on the aesthetic aspect rather than practicality.

  • The living room is decorated with paintings and stylish furniture.
  • She decorated her room with fairy lights and posters.

Examples of usage

  • The apartment is fully furnished with modern furniture.
  • She was impressed with the beautifully furnished living room.
Context #2 | Verb

past participle

Supplied or provided something needed or desired, such as furniture or equipment.

Synonyms

equipped, provided, supplied.

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Word Description / Examples
furnished

Used when talking about rooms, apartments, or houses that have the necessary furniture and sometimes additional items included. It's commonly used in real estate contexts.

  • The apartment is fully furnished and ready for immediate move-in.
  • They are looking for a furnished house to rent while their home is being renovated.
provided

General term used when something is given or supplied for use. It can be used in various contexts, including services, resources, and information.

  • Lunch is provided at the conference.
  • All materials needed for the class are provided by the school.
supplied

Often used in more formal or professional settings to indicate that something necessary is being given or made available. It has a slightly technical or formal tone.

  • The warehouse is well supplied with all the items needed for the project.
  • The army was supplied with new uniforms and equipment before the mission.
equipped

Used to describe something that has all the necessary tools, devices, or facilities required for a specific purpose. Often used in professional or technical settings.

  • The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances.
  • The office is equipped with high-speed internet and ergonomic furniture.

Examples of usage

  • The landlord furnished the apartment with new appliances.
  • She furnished the office with ergonomic chairs and desks.

Translations

Translations of the word "furnished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mobilado

🇮🇳 सुसज्जित

🇩🇪 möbliert

🇮🇩 berperabot

🇺🇦 мебльований

🇵🇱 umeblowany

🇯🇵 家具付き

🇫🇷 meublé

🇪🇸 amueblado

🇹🇷 mobilyalı

🇰🇷 가구가 갖춰진

🇸🇦 مفروش

🇨🇿 zařízený

🇸🇰 zariadený

🇨🇳 家具齐全的

🇸🇮 opremljen

🇮🇸 innréttað

🇰🇿 жабдықталған

🇬🇪 ავეჯიანი

🇦🇿 mebellə təchiz edilmiş

🇲🇽 amueblado

Etymology

The word 'furnished' originated from the Middle English word 'fournishen', which came from the Old French word 'fournir', meaning 'to provide or supply'. The term evolved over time to encompass the concept of providing with furniture or equipment. In modern usage, 'furnished' is commonly used in the real estate industry to describe properties that are equipped with necessary items for living.

See also: furnishing, furnishings, overfurnish.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,140, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.