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Explanation of "Painted"

Definition:
The word "painted" is an adjective that describes something that has been covered with paint. This usually means that different colors have been applied to an object, making it look bright and colorful.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "painted" to talk about objects, places, or even people that have colors applied to them.
• It often indicates that something looks artificial or has been changed from its original appearance.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "The walls in my room are painted blue."
   • "She wore a painted smile, trying to hide her true feelings."

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "The artist created a beautifully painted mural on the side of the building."
   • "The painted desert is known for its colorful rock formations."

Word Variants:

• Paint (verb): To apply color to something.
  • Example: "I will paint the fence this weekend."
• Painting (noun): The act of applying paint or a picture made with paint.
  • Example: "She loves painting landscapes."
• Painter (noun): A person who paints.
  • Example: "The painter is working on a new project."

Different Meanings:

• In a figurative sense, "painted" can refer to someone who seems to be cheerful or happy on the outside but may not feel that way inside, like in the example of a "painted smile."
• It can also refer to something that appears to be bright and lively but lacks depth or genuine quality.

Synonyms:

• Colored
• Decorated
• Coated
• Illustrated

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Paint the town red": To go out and have a great time, usually by partying.

  • Example: "After finishing exams, we decided to paint the town red!"

• "Paint yourself into a corner": To create a situation where you have limited options or are trapped.

  • Example: "If you lie about your qualifications, you might paint yourself into a corner during the interview."

Summary:

"Painted" describes something that has been colored with paint, often making it appear bright or artificial.

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Adjective

1. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
   • a jester dressed in motley
   • the painted desert
   • a particolored dress
   • a piebald horse
   • pied daisies
2. having makeup applied
   • brazen painted faces
3. lacking substance or vitality as if produced by painting
   • in public he wore a painted smile
4. coated with paint
   • freshly painted lawn furniture

Synonyms

• motley
• calico
• multicolor
• multi-color
• multicolour
• multi-colour
• multicolored
• multi-colored
• multicoloured
• multi-coloured