painted

[peyn-tid]

adjective

1. reproduced or represented in paint.

   a painted image.

2. covered with a coating of paint.

   a painted chair.

3. unreal; artificial; feigned.

   a painted life.

4. exaggerated or misrepresented.

   a luridly painted version of what really happened.

5. covered with makeup, especially to excess.

6. brightly colored or multicolored (used in combinations).

Other Word Forms

• unpainted adjective
• well-painted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of painted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; paint, -ed ²

Example Sentences

The council said it was investigating ways to remove the art which did not damage the building but added it would be painted over in the meantime.

From BBC

Inside, dainty horse figurines painted in pastels peek out from nooks and crannies.

From Los Angeles Times

Senior Labour figures have recently painted a bleak picture for the party next May, with one suggesting Labour was facing the "biggest kicking" in its history.

From BBC

Stringer built most of the studio’s interior himself, save for select furnishings and an Ikea shelving unit he painted cobalt blue to match the room’s colorful aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times

In some areas of the country, St George flags and union jacks have been raised on lampposts and painted on roundabouts, which Ms Choudry said made her uneasy.

From BBC

Related Words

• composed 
• designed 
• illustrated