Definition

Covered or decorated with fabric that has designs or pictures woven into it.

Example

The walls of the grand hall were tapestried with beautiful scenes from nature.

Conversation

I just visited that new art gallery downtown.

Oh really? What did you think of the exhibits?

They had some amazing pieces, especially the tapestried wall hangings.

That sounds beautiful! I love the textures and stories in tapestries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tapestried → It is formed from "tapestry" (from Old French *tapisserie*, meaning a woven fabric or decorative textile) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "tapestried" means adorned or decorated with tapestries.

Memory Tip

Imagine a room that is 'adorned' ('-ed') with beautiful 'woven fabrics' ('tapestry') — that's what it means to be tapestried.

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