fretted Meaning & Definition
What Does Fretted Mean?
Fretted is a verb that means simple past and past participle of fret. As an adjective, it means Having frets. As an adjective, it means Decorated with fretwork.
Quick Facts About Fretted
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɹɛtɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | reticular, reticulate and reticulated |
| Antonyms | unfretted and fretless |
Fretted Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of fret
Fretted as an Adjective
- Having frets.
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
Adjective
- Decorated with fretwork.
Verb
- Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
- To chafe or irritate; to worry.
- To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.
to fret the surface of water
- In the form fret out: to squander, to waste.
- To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.
- To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.
- To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.
A wristband frets on the edges.
- To be anxious, to worry.
- To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion.
Rancour frets in the malignant breast.
- To have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place.
Verb
- To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.
- To form a pattern on; to variegate.
- To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.
Verb
- To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.
- Musical senses.
Adjective
- (of a musical instrument) Having frets.
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
Synonyms of Fretted
Fretted synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fretted
Fretted in a Sentence
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
to fret the surface of water
A wristband frets on the edges.
Rancour frets in the malignant breast.
Word Forms & Grammar
fretted
fretted (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Fretted
Origin of Fretted
Origin 1: From fret.
Origin 2: From fret.
How Do You Say Fretted?
Fretted is pronounced //ˈfɹɛtɪd// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Fretted
Is fretted a verb or an adjective?
Fretted is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for fretted?
Words with a similar meaning to fretted include reticular, reticulate and reticulated. See the full list of fretted synonyms and antonyms.