DELINEATED Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

di-ˈli-nē-ˌā-təd

Definition of delineated

as in vivid

producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description the finely delineated characters of the novel will seem real to the reader

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verb

past tense of delineate

as in traced

to draw or make apparent the outline of the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire

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as in described

to give a representation or account of in words the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country

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Recent Examples of delineated

Adjective

Precisely delineated with colored pencil, Sully’s pictures look simultaneously naive and urbanely sophisticated. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026 Ideally, sapphires’ stars are thought best when clearly, geometrically delineated, unsullied by contaminant minerals or whorls within the molecular grain of the stone. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Verb

City centers across Europe and Asia were anchored for centuries by ancient seats of royalty and religion, and delineated by walls. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delineated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineated

Adjective

With pops of neon green and vivid purple, the rooms are stylish but not overdone—there’s no dizzying palette here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Among them were vibrant cap-toe sock boots, including one streaked with the vivid combination of purple and yellow as part of a colorful contrasting-print ensemble.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vivid

Verb

Another 23 passengers on the flight and four crew members, who traveled on the same plane from Uganda, were being traced.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
In front of the Acropolis, Rubio traced the development of the West from ancient Greece through Rome, European Christianity and eventually the United States, citing Alexander the Great, Caesar, Charlemagne and Columbus along the way.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of traced

Verb

That distinction matters in a case involving absent or severely abnormal kidneys and bladder, such as the one described in an August Gwen Faulkenberry column.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Retaliation is described as an adverse employment action connected to an activity protected by a law under its jurisdiction.

— William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of described

Adjective

Looks leaned bold and graphic, with attendees embracing oversize T-shirts, statement denim, layered looks and chunky accessories.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Rather than a hard, graphic line, her makeup artist smudged burgundy tones under the lower lashes.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of graphic

Verb

The General Assembly created the Board of Regents, defined its authority, and now has the power to investigate and change that structure.

— Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Legal experts on the other side question the notion that a public nuisance can be defined so broadly to include both the sale of a legal product and the impact on carbon pollution, much of it coming from China and India.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of defined

Verb

The Rock Art Trail is fun and educational, as is trying to identify what some of the animals depicted are.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
On tabletops with less abstract design, such as one with a skull depicted, differences in glazing and firing mean there are variations in the hue and colors.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of depicted

Adjective

In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Each critic portrayed the historical monument as an object of reverence owing to age, with specific reference to the psycho-historical implications of restoration or, conversely, of neglect.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of specific

Verb

But when the 17-year-old Russian returns what seems like moments later with a solution to significantly advance the theories outlined in the paper, the professor finds himself with a new research partner.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
In the lengthy message (read it below), Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz thanked staffers for their patience during the year-long process, and outlined top priorities for the new company.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

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