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fig·ured

(fĭg′yərd)

adj.

1. Shaped or fashioned in a particular way.

2. Decorated with a design; patterned: "My dress is richly figured" (Amy Lowell).

3. Represented, as in graphic art or sculpture; depicted.

figured

(ˈfɪɡəd)

adj

1. (Art Terms) depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture

2. decorated or patterned with a design

3. having a form

4. (Music, other) music

a. ornamental

b. (of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies

fig•ured

(ˈfɪg yərd)

adj.

1. ornamented with a device or pattern.

2. formed or shaped.

3. represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure.

[1350–1400]

fig•ured•ly (ˈfɪg yərd li, -yər ɪd-) adv.

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Adj.

figured - (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns; "my dress is richly figured"- Amy Lowell

patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns)

Translations

decorato figurato stampato [di tessuto]

фигурный

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