described
verb
Form of describe , past tense of describe.
Simple meaning
To give an account or representation of in words.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihskrybdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪskˈɹaɪbd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of describe
To give an account or representation of in words
“Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental.”
past tense of describe
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
past tense of describe
Give a description of
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To give an account or representation of in words
Used this way, described is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental.”verb
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