Painted Lady

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪntɪd ˈleɪdi/

Definitions of painted lady

noun a type of butterfly with colorful wings, specifically the Vanessa cardui species

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a painted lady butterfly in the garden.

A2 The painted lady fluttered gracefully from flower to flower.

B1 The painted lady is a type of butterfly commonly found in North America.

B2 The painted lady's wings were vibrant with shades of orange and black.

C1 The painted lady migration is a fascinating natural phenomenon.

C2 The artist captured the delicate beauty of the painted lady in her painting.

Examples of painted lady in a Sentence

formal The painted lady butterfly is known for its striking colors and patterns.

informal I saw a beautiful painted lady butterfly in the garden today.

slang Check out that cool painted lady fluttering around!

figurative Her vibrant personality made her the painted lady of the party.

Grammatical Forms of painted lady

• past tense: painted
• plural: painted ladies
• comparative: more painted
• superlative: most painted
• present tense: paints
• future tense: will paint
• perfect tense: has painted
• continuous tense: is painting
• singular: painted lady
• positive degree: painted
• infinitive: to paint
• gerund: painting
• participle: painted

Origin and Evolution of painted lady

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'painted lady' originally referred to a Victorian-era architectural style characterized by colorful and ornate decorations on the exterior of houses.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'painted lady' has also been used to describe a type of butterfly with colorful wings, as well as a slang term for a woman who wears excessive makeup or flashy clothing.