Painted – English Word Guide

What Does “Painted” Mean?

The word painted is the past tense and past participle of the verb paint. It can also function as an adjective to describe something that has been covered with paint or decorated in colors.

Examples in Sentences

• She painted the wall blue last weekend.
• The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
• He wore a painted mask during the festival.
• The old house had painted shutters.

Common Phrases with “Painted”

Here are some idiomatic or common expressions:

• A painted picture – a vivid description.
• Freshly painted – recently covered with paint.
• Painted lady – can refer to a type of butterfly or historically, a woman who wears makeup (sometimes with negative connotation).

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪn.tɪd/ (PAYN-tid)