tai|lored

tai|lored
tai|lored «TAY luhrd», adjective.
1. cut and sewn: »

Paleolithic peoples living at the borders of the great glaciers made tailored skin clothing at least as early as the Solutrean (Beals and Hoijer).

2. Figurative. simple and functional to suit a special purpose: »

He sits down with the dealer and a designer and they plan a tailored office (Wall Street Journal).

3. of superior fabric, having simple, straight lines and a minimum of ornament: »

a tailored suit.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • man-tai|lored — «MAN TAY luhrd», adjective. (of women s coats, suits, or other garments) tailored in the manner or style of men s clothing …   Useful english dictionary

  • tailored — tai|lored [ˈteıləd US ərd] adj 1.) a piece of clothing that is tailored is made to fit very well ▪ a tailored suit 2.) made or done specially for someone s particular need or situation ▪ tailored financial advice …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • tailored — tai|lored [ teılərd ] adjective 1. ) tailored clothes are shaped in a way that matches the shape of a person s body 2. ) made for a particular purpose, situation, or need: individually tailored training programs …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • tailored — tai•lored [[t]ˈteɪ lərd[/t]] adj. having simple, straight lines and a neat appearance …   From formal English to slang

  • man-tailored — man′ tai′lored adj. clo (of women s clothing) tailored in the general style of men s clothing • Etymology: 1920–25 …   From formal English to slang

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