Threadier: meaning, definitions and examples
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threadier
[ ˈθrɛdɪər ]
comparative form
Threadier is the comparative form of the adjective 'thready', which describes something that has many threads or resembles threads. It can be used to describe fabrics, materials, or even patterns that exhibit a high density of thin strands. In essence, when something is described as threadier, it implies a texture or appearance that is more intricate and woven with additional threads compared to something less thready.
Synonyms
denser, more intricate, more woven.
Examples of usage
- The new sweater is threadier than the old one.
- Her dress was made of a threadier fabric, making it more visually interesting.
- The carpet pattern looked threadier than the previous design.
Translations
Translations of the word "threadier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais enredado
🇮🇳 जटिल
🇩🇪 verworren
🇮🇩 lebih rumit
🇺🇦 більш заплутаний
🇵🇱 bardziej skomplikowany
🇯🇵 より複雑な
🇫🇷 plus compliqué
🇪🇸 más complicado
🇹🇷 daha karmaşık
🇰🇷 더 복잡한
🇸🇦 أكثر تعقيدًا
🇨🇿 více složité
🇸🇰 viac zložitý
🇨🇳 更复杂
🇸🇮 bolj zapleten
🇮🇸 flóknari
🇰🇿 күрделі
🇬🇪 მრავალმხრივი
🇦🇿 daha mürəkkəb
🇲🇽 más complicado
Etymology
The word 'thread' comes from the Old English 'thræd', which is related to the Old Norse 'þræðr', both of which mean a single strand of a material, such as cotton or wool, used in sewing or weaving. The etymology points to Proto-Germanic and possibly Proto-Indo-European roots connected to weaving and yarn-making activities. The term 'thready' likely emerged as an extension of this core concept, adapting to describe qualities related to threads in design and texture. The suffix '-ier' is commonly added in English to form comparatives, suggesting the evolution of the word to convey varying degrees of the characteristics associated with 'thread'. This adaptation reflects the broader linguistic practice of using comparative forms to express distinctions in qualities, particularly as they relate to common tangible experiences in textiles and crafts.