Lacquered

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlækərd/

Definitions of lacquered

verb past tense of lacquer, which means to apply a protective coating to something

Example Sentences

A1 The carpenter lacquered the wooden table to make it shiny.

A2 She lacquered her nails with a bright red polish for the party.

B1 The artist lacquered the painting to protect it from damage.

B2 The furniture maker carefully lacquered each piece before assembling the table.

C1 The traditional Japanese lacquerware is meticulously lacquered by skilled artisans.

C2 The antique dresser was beautifully lacquered to enhance its intricate design.

adjective coated with a glossy finish

Example Sentences

A1 The lacquered table was shiny and smooth.

A2 She admired the lacquered finish on the wooden chest.

B1 The lacquered cabinets in the kitchen added a touch of elegance.

B2 The lacquered furniture in the living room was imported from Asia.

C1 The artist spent hours perfecting the lacquered design on the sculpture.

C2 The lacquered panels on the walls of the palace were meticulously maintained.

Examples of lacquered in a Sentence

formal The lacquered finish on the antique table added a touch of elegance to the room.

informal I love how shiny and smooth this lacquered desk looks.

slang Check out my new lacquered coffee table, it's so bougie.

figurative Her words were like lacquered lies, covering up the truth underneath.

Grammatical Forms of lacquered

past tense

lacquered

plural

lacquered

comparative

more lacquered

superlative

most lacquered

present tense

lacquer

future tense

will lacquer

perfect tense

have lacquered

continuous tense

is lacquering

singular

lacquered

positive degree

lacquered

infinitive

to lacquer

gerund

lacquering

participle

lacquering

Origin and Evolution of lacquered

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French, Portuguese, Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'lacquered' originated from the French word 'laquer' which came from the Portuguese word 'lacar' derived from the Arabic word 'lakk' meaning to coat with lac resin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of applying lacquer resin to objects for a glossy finish, 'lacquered' has evolved to also refer to the process of applying a protective coating to various materials for durability and aesthetic purposes.