pargeted Definition
- 1adorned with plasterwork
- 2decorated with ornamental plasterwork
Using pargeted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pargeted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The pargeted ceiling was a masterpiece of ornamental plasterwork.
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The Tudor house was pargeted with intricate designs and motifs.
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The exterior of the building was pargeted with floral patterns and figures.
pargeted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pargeted
Phrases with pargeted
the art or process of decorating walls or ceilings with plasterwork
Example
The pargeting on the walls of the castle was a testament to the skill of the craftsmen.
pargeter
a person who specializes in the art of pargeting
Example
The pargeter was commissioned to decorate the interior of the palace with ornamental plasterwork.
pargetry
the decorative plasterwork on walls or ceilings
Example
The pargetry on the walls of the church was a sight to behold.
Origins of pargeted
from Middle English 'pargeten', meaning 'to rough-cast a wall with plaster'
Summary: pargeted in Brief
'Pargeted' [ˈpɑːdʒɪtɪd] is an adjective that describes something adorned or decorated with ornamental plasterwork. It is often used to describe the intricate designs and motifs found on walls, ceilings, and buildings, as in 'The Tudor house was pargeted with intricate designs and motifs.' The related noun 'pargeting' refers to the art or process of decorating walls or ceilings with plasterwork.
