Pleated Meaning in English
word · lemma: pleat
Definition
Describes fabric that has been folded into neat, repeating creases, often for style or comfort in clothing such as skirts or pants.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to describe clothing ('pleated skirt,' 'pleated trousers'). Generally formal or neutral in register. Not the same as 'wrinkled' or 'ruffled'; 'pleated' implies intentional, neat folds. Can also describe other fabrics or curtains.
Spanish: plisado - con plieguesPortuguese (BR): plissado - com pregasPortuguese (PT): plissado - com pregasChinese (Simplified): 有褶的 - 打褶的Chinese (Traditional): 有褶的 - 打褶的Hindi: प्लिटेड - चूड़ीदार (कपड़ा)Arabic: مطوي (بقماش) - ذو ثنياتBengali: প্লিটেড - ভাঁজযুক্ত (পোশাকে)Russian: плиссированный - со складкамиJapanese: プリーツのある - プリーツ入りVietnamese: xếp lyKorean: 주름이 잡힌Turkish: pileliUrdu: پلیٹڈ - تہ شدہ (کپڑوں میں)Indonesian: berlipat
Example Sentences
She wore a pleated skirt to the party.
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The curtains in the living room are pleated.
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His pants have a pleated front.
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I love the way this pleated dress moves when I walk.
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Do you have this shirt in a pleated style?
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The designer added a pleated detail to make the blouse more elegant.
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