Coated Definition & Meaning

coated
adjective
  1. having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination; "coated paper has a smooth polished coating especially suitable for halftone printing"; "sugar-coated pills"
  2. having or dressed in a coat

"Coated" in song lyrics

See how coated is used in real songs:

  • "It might be candy painted but it's never candy coated"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Box of Lucky Charms
  • "So I inclined to visit with my feelings sugar coated"
    Code Red f/ C-Rayz Walz, Manfred — Addiction
  • "Paintbrush blood spill, canvas coated"
    D-Sisive — Run With the Creeps (Makeshift Kingdom)

Usage tips for "coated"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "coated" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for coated to find words that pair well.

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