Definition

Describing something that has a waist or a specific type of waist, often used in fashion to refer to clothing that emphasizes the waist area.

Example

She wore a beautifully waisted dress that highlighted her figure.

Conversation

I just bought a new dress that has a really nice waisted design.

That sounds cute! I love dresses that accentuate the waist.

Yeah, it’s high waisted and makes me feel so confident.

You should definitely wear it to the party this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waisted → The word 'waisted' is derived from 'waist' (from Old English 'waist', meaning the part of the body between the ribs and hips) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). Thus, 'waisted' refers to something that has a defined waist or is shaped like a waist.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'waist' as the part of the body that is defined, and remember that 'waisted' describes something that has that shape.

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