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sprayed

sprayd

Sprayed (adjective) means Coated with a mist or fine layer of liquid. Example: “The freshly sprayed car gleamed in the sun.”

adjective

Coated with a mist or fine layer of liquid.

"The freshly sprayed car gleamed in the sun."

How to use sprayed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving had a liquid applied in fine droplets; the past-tense/adjective form of "spray".

Word forms

more sprayed comparative, most sprayed superlative

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Rhymes for sprayed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sprayed” mean?

The word “sprayed” means coated with a mist or fine layer of liquid. In plain terms, having had a liquid applied in fine droplets; the past-tense/adjective form of "spray".

How do you pronounce “sprayed”?

“Sprayed” is pronounced sprayd (/spɹeɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “sprayed” in a sentence?

Here is “sprayed” used in a sentence: “The freshly sprayed car gleamed in the sun.”

What part of speech is “sprayed”?

“Sprayed” is an adjective.

Is “sprayed” a common word?

“Sprayed” is an uncommon word in modern English.