Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Marked or decorated with stripes: Having a pattern of long, narrow bands of color that contrast with the background or with each other.

Usage

The adjective "stripy" describes an object, animal, or piece of clothing that has a pattern of stripes. It is a common descriptive word, often used in informal or everyday contexts. It is synonymous with "striped."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He wore a stripy shirt to the casual party.
  • The cat had a beautiful stripy tail.
  • I bought a new set of stripy towels for the bathroom.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "stripier" and "stripiest" can be used, though "more stripy" and "most stripy" are also acceptable.
  • Of all the fabrics, this one is the stripiest.
• "Stripy" vs. "Striped": While often interchangeable, "stripy" can sometimes imply a more informal, playful, or irregular pattern of stripes compared to the more standard "striped."

Variants and Related Words

• Striped (adj): The more common and formal synonym for "stripy."
  • A striped tie.
• Stripe (n): A long, narrow band of a different color or texture from its surroundings.
  • The flag has three stripes.

Synonyms

• Striped: Having lines or bands.
• Banded: Marked with bands of color.
• Lineated: Marked with lines (more technical).

Antonyms

• Plain: Not patterned or decorated.
• Solid: Of one uniform color.
• Unpatterned: Lacking a pattern.

Adjective

1. marked or decorated with stripes