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outlined

outlined

3.3
A shape with a clear edge that you can see against a background
  • adjective
  • /ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
translation icon : delimitado
  • The artist's new painting features shapes that are boldly outlined in black.

So now that they're outlined, I'm going to put the half and half lipstick right on top.

Examples

  • Again, each of the compartments is outlined with a blue line.

  • So now that they're outlined, I'm going to put the half and half lipstick right on top.

    Christen Dominique

  • OK Cabbage, feel confident with the simple recipes outlined on picture step by step.

  • And with the steps that I've outlined today, our life chances strategy, I'm confident that we can deliver.

  • The garden's flowers are clearly outlined against the green grass.

  • The map clearly shows the outlined boundaries of the national park.

Synonyms

defined
vsoutlined
3.2

Easy to see because it has clear edges and shape

focuses on visible shape shown against a background rather than understanding

Antonyms

indistinct
328 5.3

Not easy to see, hear, or understand

blurry
70 3.6

Looks unclear, so you cannot see details

How Clear

sharp
301 1.0
defined
3.2
outlined
3.3
indistinct
328 5.3
faint
148 2.7

Surface Forms

outlined positive

Morphology

outlined = outline (transparent) = outline + ed

A regular past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'outline' meaning 'having its outline shown'.

Etymology

Outlined comes from out- 'outside' and line 'a mark or border'. So to outline something is to draw a line around it to show its shape, which is why outlined means having a clear edge against the background.