Penciled

Pronunciation: /ˈpensəld/

Definitions of penciled

verb to write or draw with a pencil

Example Sentences

A1 She penciled a quick note on the back of the receipt.

A2 He penciled in the meeting time on his calendar.

B1 The artist penciled a rough sketch before starting the painting.

B2 The architect penciled intricate details in the blueprint.

C1 The author meticulously penciled in edits to the final draft.

C2 The designer penciled precise measurements for the custom-made furniture.

Examples of penciled in a Sentence

formal She penciled in the meeting time on her calendar.

informal I penciled a reminder on my hand so I wouldn't forget.

slang I penciled in a quick sketch of the new design.

figurative She penciled in some time for self-care amidst her busy schedule.

Grammatical Forms of penciled

• past tense: penciled
• plural: pencils
• comparative: more penciled
• superlative: most penciled
• present tense: pencil
• future tense: will pencil
• perfect tense: have penciled
• continuous tense: is penciling
• singular: pencil
• positive degree: penciled
• infinitive: to pencil
• gerund: penciling
• participle: penciling

Origin and Evolution of penciled

First Known Use: 1375 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'penciled' originated from the Middle English word 'pencilen' which derived from the Old French word 'pinceler' meaning to paint or draw with a small brush.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'penciled' evolved to specifically refer to writing or drawing with a pencil rather than a brush, reflecting advancements in writing and drawing tools.