fluted

[ floo-tid ]

adjective

1. fine, clear, and mellow; flutelike:

   fluted notes.

2. having flutes, grooves, or the like:

   a fluted column; fluted material; fluted stone tools.

fluted

/ ˈfluːtɪd /

adjective

1. (esp of the shaft of a column) having flutes
2. sounding like a flute

Other Words From

• un·fluted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluted¹

First recorded in 1605–15; flute + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Technological advancements have further opened up design possibilities, introducing unique materials such as flexible stone cladding, fingerprint-resistant matte lacquers, fluted wood veneers and lightweight metal paneling.

From Seattle Times

Knee-length, in blue floral jacquard with a slightly A-line skirt and fluted sleeves, the cut vaguely resembles a sort of 1950s hostess style; it looks conservative but not too conservative.

From New York Times

"There were fluted columns in African marble, alabaster columns, and stucco ornamentation decorated with gold leaf."

From DOGO News

Most fungi in this family have shallow bowls, but the Fluted Bird's Nest is more funnel-shaped, with its ribbed tube faceted by spiky, wooly tufts.

From Salon

"Whether cutting straight lines for short noodles or adding a fluted edge to your filled pasta, these hand-held cutter wheels allow you to cut your pasta with confidence and precision."

From Salon

Related Words

• crumpled