filigreed

adjective

fil·i·greed | \ ˈfi-lə-ˌgrēd

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Definition of filigreed

: decorated with ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design : adorned with filigree a filigreed gold pendant Darting down the corridor to a wood-fired samovar tucked in a cupboard, she reappeared moments later carrying glasses in filigreed silver holders and teabags of Siberian milk tea, thick, fragrant and soothing.— David A. Andelman —sometimes used figuratively He has a skeptically friendly, mildly ironic conversational manner and a droll, filigreed [=ornate] prose style.— Mark Singer

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