Meaning & use
valanced
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“valanced” is a form of “valance”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
adjectivenot comparable
having a valance, a short decorative piece of fabric along the edge of a bed, window, or shelf
Grammar: Used before a noun: a valanced bed. Not usually used after 'be' (e.g., 'the bed is valanced' is rare).
Patterns
- valanced bed
- valanced window
- valanced shelf
The guest room had a valanced bed with matching curtains.
She chose a valanced window treatment to add a touch of elegance.
The antique shelf was valanced with a strip of lace.
Common combinations
- valanced bed
- The hotel room featured a luxurious valanced bed.
- valanced window
- A valanced window can make a room feel cozier.
- valanced shelf
- The valanced shelf hid the clutter underneath.
Synonyms and how they differ
- draped
- More general; it means covered with fabric, but not necessarily with a valance.
- trimmed
- Focuses on decoration, but does not specify a valance.
Opposites
Word family
- valance noun
- The decorative fabric strip itself.
- valancing noun
- The act or process of adding a valance.
Commonly confused: valanced or balanced?
valanced vs balanced
Balanced means steady or equal; valanced refers to fabric decoration. They sound similar but are unrelated.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'valanced' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Valanced' describes something with a valance, typically a bed or window. The other options confuse it with 'balanced' or use it as a verb.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “valanced”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.