Tufted: meaning, definitions and examples

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tufted

[ ˈtʌftɪd ]

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softness of texture

Having or covered with tufts; tufted.

Synonyms

feathery, fluffy, furry

Examples of usage

The tufted cushions added a touch of luxury to the sofa.
The tufted fabric felt soft and comfortable against her skin.

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ornithology

A distinctively rounded mass of feathers on the head or wings of a bird.

Synonyms

crest, plume, topknot

Examples of usage

The tufted puffin has striking orange tufts on its head.
The owl's tufted appearance helps it blend in with tree bark.

Translations

Translations of the word "tufted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tufted

🇮🇳 गुच्छेदार

🇩🇪 getuftet

🇮🇩 berumbai

🇺🇦 пухнастий

🇵🇱 kępisty

🇯🇵 房状の

🇫🇷 touffu

🇪🇸 con mechones

🇹🇷 püsküllü

🇰🇷 술이 달린

🇸🇦 مجدل

🇨🇿 střapatý

🇸🇰 strapatý

🇨🇳 簇绒的

🇸🇮 šopast

🇮🇸 tufaður

🇰🇿 түйінді

🇬🇪 ფუნჯიანი

🇦🇿 çoxlu

🇲🇽 con mechones

Word origin

The word 'tufted' originated from the Middle French word 'touffe', meaning a tuft or clump of something. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things with clusters or bunches, such as tufted cushions or tufted birds like the tufted puffin. The use of 'tufted' to describe a soft, textured surface emerged later to emphasize the plush and luxurious qualities associated with tufts of fabric or feathers.