ribbony
Long and flowing
Ribbony describes something resembling or suggestive of ribbons—long, narrow, and flowing.
It often conveys graceful movement or delicate appearance: ribbony strands of pasta, ribbony clouds stretched across the sunset.
The word can also describe something decorated with or full of ribbons: a ribbony gift box.
Move in waves
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- curvyHaving smooth bends
- swirlRotating, curving movement
spiral · twist · curl · coil · loop · wavy · streaming · flowing
Cutting away excess
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
- festoonOrnamental hanging chain
garland · tassel · embellishment · adornment · gift-wrap · floristry · corsage · cockade
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
- velvetThick-pile textile
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
taffeta · chiffon · tulle · jacquard · brocade · moiré · charmeuse · gossamer
Decorating items for giving
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- hairbowsDecorative hair fasteners
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
millinery · wreathmaking · bookbinding · sewing · weaving · braiding · beading · quilting
Flat ribbon-shaped noodles
- tagliatelleFlat ribbon pasta
- pappardelleWide flat Italian noodles
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
- noodlesBoiled dough strands
undulate
Move in waves
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- curvyHaving smooth bends
swirl · spiral · twist · curl · coil · loop · wavy · streaming · flowing · fluttering
trimming
Cutting away excess
festoon · garland · tassel · embellishment · adornment · gift-wrap · floristry · corsage · cockade · sash
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
organza · taffeta · chiffon · tulle · jacquard · brocade · moiré · charmeuse · gossamer · faille
gift-wrapping
Decorating items for giving
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- hairbowsDecorative hair fasteners
embroidery · millinery · wreathmaking · bookbinding · sewing · weaving · braiding · beading · quilting
fettuccine
Flat ribbon-shaped noodles
- tagliatelleFlat ribbon pasta
- pappardelleWide flat Italian noodles
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
- prize ribbonsAward strips for winners
- blue ribbonHighest competition award
- ribbon cuttingCeremonial business launch event
- pink ribbonBreast cancer awareness emblem
- red ribbonRunner-up's decoration
- yellow ribbonSymbol awaiting someone's return