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Painted-on

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Meaning

Applied through paint or in a manner reminiscent of covering a surface with paint, such as applying too much makeup..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Applied through paint or in a manner reminiscent of covering a surface with paint, such as applying too much makeup.
  2. (hyperbolic) Of an article of clothing, very tight.

Example Sentences

She dashed by me in painted on jeans.

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What does painted-on mean?

Painted-on means Applied through paint or in a manner reminiscent of covering a surface with paint, such as applying too much makeup..

What is a synonym for painted-on?

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What is the opposite of painted-on?

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How do you use painted-on in a sentence?

She dashed by me in painted on jeans.

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