tailored
Definition
- Adjective:
- (Of clothing) Made to fit a particular person's body; custom-made. This describes garments specifically cut and sewn according to an individual's measurements.
- Having a clean, precise, and often simple design or appearance. This describes something, often but not exclusively clothing, that looks neat, fitted, and well-proportioned.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He wore a perfectly tailored suit to the interview. (The suit was made specifically to fit his body.)
- The dress has a tailored silhouette that flatters her figure. (The dress has a clean, fitted shape.)
- She prefers a more tailored look in her professional wardrobe. (She prefers a neat, precise, and fitted appearance in her work clothes.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tailored to": This phrase is used metaphorically to describe something designed or adapted specifically to suit a particular need, person, or situation.
- The software offers a user experience tailored to beginners. (The software experience is specifically designed for beginners.)
- The course content is tailored to the students' interests. (The course content is adapted to fit what the students want to learn.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tailor (verb): To make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person.
- We can tailor the program to meet your requirements.
- Tailoring (noun): The art, craft, or business of making or altering clothing.
- He studied tailoring in London.
Synonyms
- Custom-made / Bespoke: Made to order for a specific customer.
- Fitted: Designed to fit the shape of the body closely.
- Well-cut: Skillfully shaped and sewn.
- Streamlined: Efficiently and smoothly shaped; simple in design.
Antonyms
- Off-the-rack / Ready-to-wear: Clothing made in standard sizes, not for a specific person.
- Ill-fitting: Not fitting well.
- Baggy: Loose and hanging in folds.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A tailored fit: This phrase emphasizes the perfect fit of custom-made clothing.
- The jacket has a tailored fit, as if it was made for him.
- Tailor-made for: Perfectly suited for a specific purpose or person (often used metaphorically).
- This job is tailor-made for someone with her skills. (This job is perfectly suited to her abilities.)
Adjective
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(of clothing) custom-made
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severely simple in line or design
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a neat tailored suit
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tailored curtains
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