Smeared: meaning, definitions and examples
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smeared
[ smษชษd ]
in art
To spread or daub (a surface) with an oily, greasy, or sticky substance in a carelessly or unskillful way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist smeared paint all over the canvas.
- She smeared the clay on the sculpture to add texture.
in reputation
To damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tabloid smeared the celebrity with false rumors.
- He was unfairly smeared by his political opponents.
makeup
A cosmetic that is spread over the face to give a smooth and even complexion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She applied a thin layer of foundation as a base makeup.
- The makeup artist used a smudge-proof smear for the photoshoot.
Translations
Translations of the word "smeared" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manchado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช verschmiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ bercak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะผะฐะทะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rozmazany
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใใ
๐ซ๐ท tachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ manchado
๐น๐ท bulaลmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุทุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ rozmazanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozmazanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆน
๐ธ๐ฎ razmazano
๐ฎ๐ธ smitandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฆแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษklษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ manchado
Etymology
The word 'smeared' originated from Middle English 'smeren', which is related to Old English 'smorian' meaning 'to anoint'. The sense of 'spread (a greasy or sticky substance)' dates back to the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to spreading substances, damaging reputation, and makeup application.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,560, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16557 puffed
- 16558 skillet
- 16559 shouldered
- 16560 smeared
- 16561 lamentable
- 16562 infringe
- 16563 shun
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