paisley

/ˈpeɪzli/

nounadjectivepais · ley

Think: “PAYZ-lee”—you PAY for a stylish paisley pattern.

Yes, it's paisley. The tricky part is the ending: it’s spelled -ley (pais-ley), not -ly.

Definitions

  1. nounA patterned design of curved, teardrop-shaped figures, often used on fabric and wallpaper.
  2. nounA fabric or item of clothing decorated with this pattern.
  3. adjectiveHaving a paisley pattern.

Examples

  • “She wore a paisley scarf with bright blues and greens.”
  • “The sofa pillows have a subtle paisley print that adds texture to the room.”
  • “He chose a paisley tie to make his plain suit look more interesting.”

Synonyms

patternedprintedornamenteddecoratedmotif

Antonyms

plainsolid

Translations

ES cachemir (estampado) / paisleyPT paisley (estampa)FR cachemire (motif) / paisley

Common misspellings

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