Definition of "painted" in inglés

verb

1. simple past and past participle of paint

adjective

1. Coated with paint.

2. Depicted in paint.

3. Colorful, as if painted.

   • the painted desert
   • painted turtle

4. Wearing makeup.

5. (figurative) Superficial or cosmetic, without underlying depth of feeling.

   • He had his mouth close to Lily's ear, hoping that this might be interpreted as affection. He felt Lily go rigid beneath the arm he had clasped about her, but that painted smile stayed on her face.