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adjective

di-ˈli-nē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce delineated (audio)
Definition of delineatednext
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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delineated

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verb

past tense of delineate
1
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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2
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
If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026 From 1875 to 1929 it was delineated by a simple circle outlined in chalk (hence the name), but today the circle is much more esteemed with presentation stands and roses planted in the shape of a horseshoe. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delineated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineated
  1. vivid
  2. traced
  3. described
  4. graphic
  5. defined
  6. depicted
  7. specific
  8. outlined
Adjective
  • That job needed vivid descriptions that made each performance feel irresistible.
    — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Kilmeade still has vivid recollections of his time visiting Ground Zero on the actual day planes crashed into the two World Trade Center towers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of vivid
Verb
  • Thus far, these states are the only ones the CDC has confirmed as related to one another and traced back to the lettuce.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One person died from a listeria infection traced to ricotta cheese.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of traced
Verb
  • Anton, whose gaze at the couple can only be described as wistful.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Samba was born at the sanctuary Samba was born at Project Survival Cat Haven and lived there with her sister, Rose, according to Anderson, who described her as an unusually sweet animal with an exceptionally friendly personality.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of described
Adjective
  • As the graphic below shows, Fernandez-Pardo is comfortable running in-behind down the channels and sending in crosses, as well as beating his defender and cutting balls back for team-mates.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Scotland campaign features chunky cable-knit, jacquard, Fair Isle, graphic intarsia and patchwork knits along with V-neck pullovers and cardigans.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • The study defined high-exposure counties as having median annual emissions of 51 pounds of ethylbenzene and 44 pounds of toulene.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of defined
Verb
  • Kylie and Antonia are depicted as recent college graduates, making Wood and Artrip too old to portray them within the sequel's timeline.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The object being depicted becomes a vehicle less for the task of representation than for activity.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicted
Adjective
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Lives built around specific products, even at a few thousand followers, are becoming a viable path to affiliate income.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • Just two years ago, Albemarle outlined $750 million in cost-cutting measures including layoffs and project postponements amid plummeting EV sales.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The order Graf read from the bench outlined the evidence presented during the hearing, ruling that the prosecution had met the threshold of probable cause and can still pursue the death penalty.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Delineated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineated. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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