instilled

American  

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /

adjective

1. infused slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings.

   In some regions of the world, culturally instilled values are an enduring barrier to achieving sustainability.

2. put into something drop by drop.

   Where a patient reacts to the instilled eye medication with dilation of the pupils, it could suggest Horner's syndrome.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of instill.

Etymology

Origin of instilled

instill + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Magic Wand was second and Instilled Regard was third.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2020

Instilled Regard, an 85-1 shot ridden by Van Dyke, was fourth, followed by 6-1 second choice My Boy Jack, Bravazo and Hofburg.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2018

The head-on view showed Solomini making contact with Instilled Regard, forcing his hind end to go slightly askew.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2017

Instilled with what Joan Didion described as the sense “that something extraordinary would happen any minute, any day, any month”, New York’s energy is self-conscious.

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2016

For the large potencies Instilled into his idiosyncrasy— To throne fair Liberty in Privilege' room— Are taking taint, and sink to common plots For his own gain.

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas