adjective

painted

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adjective

Covered with a layer of paint.

"The freshly painted walls still smelled of paint."

"A row of brightly painted houses lined the street."

Superficial or put-on, lacking real feeling.

"His smile felt painted, not genuine."

How to Use Painted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving had paint applied, or (figuratively) fake and only skin-deep.

Common pairings

freshly painted painted smile painted lady

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The freshly _____ walls still smelled of paint.

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