adjective
- decorated with a pattern of straight lines crossing each other at right angles
- having frets (as on a guitar or other stringed instrument)
Usage: architecture; decorative arts
Usage: music
verb
- past tense of fret; worried or was anxious about something
Examples
- She fretted about the test results all weekend.
- He fretted over every detail of the presentation.
- The fretted ceiling displayed intricate geometric patterns.
- The ancient building featured fretted stonework around the windows.
- Most guitars are fretted instruments, unlike violins.
- The fretted bass guitar was easier for beginners to play in tune.
- Don’t fret about things you cannot control.
- The fretted design on the cabinet was hand-carved.