Waisted

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪstɪd/

Definitions

1. A physical outline that features a constricted midsection that showcases the body's form Connected to apparel that is tailored to highlight or fit snugly around the waist Indicative of a silhouette that draws attention to the narrowed central area
2. A figure characterized by a constriction at the body's center which enhances its shape
3. Having a tapered or narrow section around the midriff that accentuates body shape ; designed or cut to follow and emphasize the waistline

Etymology: "Waisted" is a plain formation: the noun "waist" with the suffix "-ed" attached, turning it into an adjective meaning shaped with a narrow middle. The noun "waist" itself is old English stock, and "-ed" is one of the commonest ways English builds adjectives from nouns, as in "bearded" or "hooded." So the word describes something that has, or has been given, a waist. The interesting part lies in the noun it grows from. "Waist" once meant something close to the whole middle body region rather than just a narrow point, so the modern sense of "narrow at the middle" is a more specific narrowing of an older, broader idea. Using "waisted" to describe a garment or a silhouette draws on that narrow sense, which is why a jacket is called waisted when it is fitted at the midriff.

Synonyms: belted, fitted, tailored

Antonyms: loose, baggy