figured
/ˈfɪɡəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section.
Adjective
Examples
Figured wood is especially sought after for its distinctive texture.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Adorned with a figure or figures.
Adjective
Examples
It was April 22, 1831, and a young man was walking down Whitehall in the direction of Parliament Street. He wore shepherd's plaid trousers and the swallow-tail coat of the day, with a figured muslin cravat wound about his wide-spread collar.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “figured” mean?
Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section.
Is “figured” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.