tailored
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.
Adjective
Examples
Now that she had rested and had fed from the luncheon tray Mrs. Broome had just removed, she had reverted to her normal gaiety. She looked cool in a grey tailored cotton dress with a terracotta scarf and shoes and her hair a black silk helmet.
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
Made by a tailor.
Adjective
Examples
His expensive tailored shirts didn't look that much better than off-the-rack, but they lasted much longer.
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 “tailored” mean?
Adjusted by a tailor, fitted.
Is “tailored” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.