Tweediness (Noun)
Meaning 1
An informal, homely, outdoor look characteristic of those who wear tweeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The fabric's tweediness made it perfect for a rustic country-style jacket.
- Her grandmother's old tweed skirt had developed a charming tweediness over the years.
- The designer deliberately incorporated a bit of tweediness in the weave to give the fabric a homespun feel.
- The tactile experience of running one's hands over the tweediness of the cloth was almost therapeutic.
- Despite the fabric's luxurious feel, its tweediness detracted from the overall elegance of the outfit.