Stripiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stripiest

 

[ ˈstraɪ.pi.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

visual description

The term 'stripiest' refers to something that has the most stripes compared to other things in consideration. It serves as a superlative form of the adjective 'stripy', which describes an appearance characterized by stripes, lines, or bands. This descriptor is often used in contexts like fashion, nature, and design to emphasize vivid patterns. The usage can range from describing clothing patterns to animal markings.

Synonyms

most banded, most lined, most striped.

Examples of usage

  • The zebra is known for its stripiest coat in the animal kingdom.
  • She wore the stripiest dress at the party, catching everyone's attention.
  • The artist painted the stripiest design on the canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "stripiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 listrado

🇮🇳 धारीदार

🇩🇪 gestreift

🇮🇩 bergaris

🇺🇦 смужний

🇵🇱 pasiasty

🇯🇵 ストライプの

🇫🇷 rayé

🇪🇸 rayado

🇹🇷 çizgili

🇰🇷 줄무늬의

🇸🇦 مخطط

🇨🇿 pruhovaný

🇸🇰 pruhovaný

🇨🇳 条纹的

🇸🇮 črtast

🇮🇸 röndótt

🇰🇿 жолақты

🇬🇪 ზოლოვანი

🇦🇿 zolaqlı

🇲🇽 rayado

Etymology

The word 'stripy' is derived from the noun 'stripe', which has its roots in the Middle English term 'strip', meaning 'to mark with lines or bands'. The origins can be traced back to Old French 'estripe', which itself comes from the Latin 'stripes' meaning 'line' or 'twine'. As language evolved, the formation of the superlative 'stripiest' started to appear in the 19th century, reflecting a linguistic trend in English to enhance descriptive terminology through comparative and superlative forms. The word encapsulates not just a visual characteristic but also serves to convey an aesthetic quality in various contexts, making it a versatile term in the English language.