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

Louis Sr. instilled that work ethic in all of his family growing up.

From Los Angeles Times

Luckily, I had a great mom and dad who really instilled in me a sense of self.

From Los Angeles Times

The sound of sandals slapping as porters jumped down from open doorways and the deep horn of departure instilled a sense of calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both my parents grew up in Nigeria, so a lot of their values are instilled in me.

From BBC

Additionally, colleges for Colored people instilled students with a tremendous sense of purpose: to help lift the Colored race so that we could fully participate in American society.

From Literature