Fretted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹɛtɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fretted is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of fret.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of fret.
More Meanings
- (music, of a musical instrument) Having frets.
- Decorated with fretwork.
Example Sentences
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
They were all of gold and silver, with fretted work, and between them and around them wreaths of flowers, composed of what do you think? Why, of diamonds and emeralds, and all manner of precious stones.
Synonyms for fretted
Depending on context, synonyms include reticular, reticulate, reticulated, latticed, latticelike, interlaced.
Antonyms for fretted
Common opposites include unfretted, fretless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include latticelike, latticed, reticular, reticulate, reticulated, interlaced.
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