Stroked: meaning, definitions and examples

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stroked

 

[ stroʊkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

The term 'stroked' refers to the action of moving one's hand or an object steadily and gently across a surface. It often implies a sense of tenderness or care in the action. Stroked can describe different contexts, such as petting an animal, comforting a person, or applying a smooth motion on an object. This word conveys a personal touch and often evokes a sense of affection or soothing.

Synonyms

caressed, patted, touched

Examples of usage

  • She stroked the cat's fur gently.
  • He stroked her back to calm her.
  • The artist stroked the paintbrush delicately on the canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "stroked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pintado

🇮🇳 रेखा खींची

🇩🇪 gestreift

🇮🇩 digosok

🇺🇦 проведений

🇵🇱 pomalowany

🇯🇵 ストロークされた

🇫🇷 tracé

🇪🇸 marcado

🇹🇷 çizgili

🇰🇷 스트로크된

🇸🇦 مُخَطَّط

🇨🇿 kreslený

🇸🇰 kreslený

🇨🇳 划过的

🇸🇮 potegnjeno

🇮🇸 strikuð

🇰🇿 суреттелген

🇬🇪 გადატანილი

🇦🇿 çizilmiş

🇲🇽 marcado

Word origin

The word 'stroked' is the past tense of the verb 'stroke' which originates from the late Middle English period. It derives from the Old English 'strǣcan', meaning to stretch or extend, which is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*strōkaną'. The meaning gradually evolved, and by the 14th century, it encompassed the idea of gliding or rubbing an object or person gently with one's hand. Over time, the term has developed various connotations, often associated with care, affection, or artistic techniques. In contemporary usage, 'stroke' not only applies to physical actions but also appears in metaphorical contexts, such as strokes of genius or artistic strokes, reflecting its versatile nature in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,651, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.