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filigree

/ˈfɪlɪɡriː/

/ˈfɪləˌɡri/

filigreenoun

filigrees

Translations

филигрань

The jeweler crafted a beautiful necklace with intricate filigree.

Ювелир изготовил красивое ожерелье с изысканной филигранью.

Additional translations

Definitions

Ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery, often used in jewelry and other decorative items.

The antique brooch was adorned with intricate filigree that caught the light beautifully.

A design resembling such fine ornamental work, often used metaphorically to describe something delicate and intricate.

The novel's plot was a filigree of interwoven stories and complex characters.

Synonyms

filigreeverb

filigreed

Past Simple

filigreed

Past Participle

filigreeing

Gerund

/ˈfɪlɪɡriː/

/ˈfɪləˌɡri/

Translations

филигранить

The artisan filigrees the silver to create intricate designs.

Мастер филигранит серебро, чтобы создать замысловатые узоры.

Definitions

To adorn or decorate with delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires.

The artisan filigreed the edges of the jewelry box with intricate patterns.

Synonyms

encrust

ornament

beautify

embroider (figuratively)

lace (as a verb)

adorn

decorate

embellish

filigreeadjective

Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "a filigree pattern").

Definitions

Made of or decorated with filigree; delicately intricate in appearance.

She wore a filigree silver necklace that shimmered in the candlelight.

Synonyms