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coated

coated

5 3.3
Having a layer of something on its surface, like fur or seasoning
  • adjective
  • /ˈkoʊtɪd/
: recubierto
  • The sculpture was coated with a layer of wax for shine and preservation.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever

And this was a book pointing out that with the advent of computers, you could automate this whole thing instead of having white coated lab researchers doing it.

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Examples

  • We've got our pieces of fish coated in that like nice hot and spicy batter.

  • The insides, oddly, were coated with a sticky black residue.

  • You are wet, cold and coated in sand.

  • This breed is a smooth coated, very tall sight hound.

  • It's a metallic looking dress plus a waterproof coated sailor coat.

  • So we made all of the suits out of vinyl coated spandex and fast flex.

  • The cake was beautifully coated in rich chocolate frosting.

  • He wore a coated jacket to protect himself from the rain.

Synonyms

covered
vscoated
659 1.0

Having something on top or around it

is the general term for having any outer layer
painted
vscoated
148 1.0

Covered with a layer of paint

is more general and not limited to color coatings
plated
vscoated
  • Specialized
34 4.1

Covered with metal plates for strength and protection

is a general term, not limited to metal or protective plates
oiled
vscoated
33 3.7

Having a thin, slippery liquid on the surface to protect or make smooth

is a general term that includes oil but also many other layers
stained
vscoated
31 3.3

Treated with a colored liquid to change or protect the surface

is broader and can refer to any outer layer, not only color treatments
waxed
vscoated
20 3.2

Covered with a thin shiny layer to make a smooth surface

is broader and covers many kinds of outer layers beyond wax
18 1.1

Covered with chocolate, like fruit or sweets

is the generic concept of having an outer layer rather than a sweet coating
clad in
vscoated
17 3.9

Wearing a certain kind of clothing or covered with a material

is more general, not limited to clothing or fabric coverings
glazed
vscoated
13 3.5

Having a smooth shiny surface, often on pottery or tiles

is more general, including many nonglossy or nonceramic layers
snow-covered
vscoated
13 2.6

Covered with snow, like trees or streets

is the general term for having any outer layer
clad
vscoated
13 6.7

Covered with a thin layer of metal

is broader, applying to any kind of outer layer rather than a material
jacketed
vscoated
6 4.2

Covered with a protective outer layer, for example cables or pipes

is a broader label for any outer layer, not just a shell
sheathed
vscoated
5 5.8

Covered by a protective layer or case

is broader and includes nonprotective outer layers as well
enameled
vscoated
  • US
3 4.2

Having a smooth, hard, shiny surface for protection or decoration

is wider, covering any outer layer beyond hard glossy finishes
blanketed
vscoated
3 3.7

Completely covered by a layer, like snow or fog

can imply any outer layer rather than a blanketlike wrap
varnished
vscoated
3 4.7

Having a shiny clear layer that protects things like wood or furniture

is the general idea of having any outer layer rather than varnish only
sugar-coated
vscoated
2 2.5

Has sugar on the outside to make it sweet and not sticky

is the general term for any outer layer, not just edible sugar layers
Teflon-coated
vscoated
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A surface with a smooth non-stick layer used on pans and pots for cooking

is broader, not restricted to specialized synthetic surface treatments
mantled
vscoated
1 6.8

A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist

is neutral and factual about having an outer layer without imagery
to pearlized
vscoated
  • US
1 6.7

To give a surface a shiny, pearl-like finish

is the basic idea of having any outer layer rather than a pearly finish
draperied
vscoated
  • Archaic
1 9.4

Covered as if by a soft veil of fog or shadow

is a simpler term for having an outer layer without the draped image
coveralled
vscoated
7.7

Completely covered in mud, paint or dust

can mean any partial or full outer layer, not necessarily complete coverage

Antonyms

uncoated
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Without a thin layer of another material on it

Compounds

2 2.5

Has sugar on the outside to make it sweet and not sticky

Teflon-coated
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A surface with a smooth non-stick layer used on pans and pots for cooking

1 3.7

Having black fur or hair on the body

Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy

A friendly hunting dog with a long shiny black or brown coat that brings back animals from water and land

1 5.9

Having short, stiff hair that feels rough like wire, especially on some dogs

A medium-sized Irish dog with a soft, light brown coat and a very hairy head

1 4.2

A tablet with a coat that stays intact in the stomach and dissolves in the intestine to reduce stomach upset

A large strong dog with a tight curly coat that brings back birds and other animals from land or water

How Covered

armored
  • US
150 4.4
plated
  • Specialized
34 4.1
sheathed
5 5.8
coated
5 3.3
uncovered
  • NSFW
17 1.9

Surface Forms

coated positive

Morphology

coated = coat (transparent) = coat + ed

A standard adjectival/past-participle formation from the verb 'coat', meaning 'having a coat or layer'.

Etymology

Coated comes from the word coat, meaning a 'cover' or 'garment', so something coated is given a layer or is 'wearing' a cover. That's why we call a fur-coated parka or fries 'coated' when they have a layer of fur or seasoning.