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Flouted vs Fluted - What's the difference?

flouted | fluted |

As verbs the difference between flouted and fluted

is that flouted is (flout) while fluted is (flute).

As an adjective fluted is

having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.

flouted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (flout)

    • flout

    English

    Verb

  • To express contempt for the rules by word or action.
  • * 2012 , The Economist, Sep 29th 2012 issue, Tax alchemy: Tech's avoidance
    • The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.
  • To scorn.
  • * Walton
    • Phillida flouts me.
  • * Byron
    • Three gaudy standards flout the pale blue sky.

    Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with flaunt.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act by which something is flouted.
  • * 2012 , John Flowerdew, Discourse in English Language Education (page 97)
    • A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.

    fluted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.
  • (Ireland, slang) Drunk; intoxicated.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (flute)