verb
- present participle of filigree; creating or decorating with filigree (delicate ornamental work made from fine wire or metal strips)
- adorning or embellishing something with intricate, delicate detail
Usage: typically used in crafts, jewelry-making, and decorative arts
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The jeweler spent hours filigreeing the silver pendant with intricate patterns.
- She was filigreeing the frame with delicate gold wire to create an elegant border.
- The artisan is filigreeing the box with fine metalwork that catches the light beautifully.
- He enjoyed filigreeing decorative objects as a relaxing hobby.
- The designer was filigreeing the dress with beadwork and embroidery.
- They are filigreeing the antique mirror with ornamental details.