stripy
/'straipi/
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Definition
- 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.