layered
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈleɪərd/
KK: /ˈleɪərd/
adjective
Definition
Made up of multiple layers stacked on top of each other.
Example
The cake was beautifully layered with different flavors of frosting.
Conversation
I just bought a new jacket that’s really layered.
Oh nice! That sounds perfect for the colder weather.
Yeah, I love how it keeps me warm without being too bulky.
Exactly! Plus, layered styles always look so stylish.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stratified
multilayered
tiered
Antonyms
flat
simple
unlayered
verb
Definition
To arrange or place something in layers, which are flat levels stacked on top of each other.
Example
The cake was beautifully layered with cream and fruit.
Tense Forms
Past: layered
Past Participle: layered
Conversation
Did you see how she layered those colors in her painting?
Yeah, it looked really beautiful and vibrant!
I wish I could layer my artwork like that.
Root Explanation
Layered → It is formed from "layer" (from Old French *laier*, meaning to lay or put down) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or state). The word "layered" describes something that has been laid down in layers or has multiple levels.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'laid down' ('layer') in 'levels' ('-ed') — that's why layered means having multiple levels.
Visually Confused Words
unlawyered
laddered
clayweed