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Meaning of daubed
The primary meaning of the word "daubed" is to apply or spread a substance such as paint or mud onto a surface in a rough or careless manner.
Etymology of daubed
The word "daubed" originates from the Old French word "dauber", which means to whitewash or plaster, and is related to the Latin word "dealbare", meaning to whitewash
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of applying a substance to a surface in a rough or unskilled manner
Synonyms
Definitions
- To apply or spread a substance such as paint or mud onto a surface in a rough or careless manner
- * To cover or mark something with a substance, especially in a rough or unskilled way
Usage Examples
- The walls were daubed with colorful murals
- * The artist daubed paint onto the canvas in bold, expressive strokes
- * The child daubed mud onto her face, creating a messy but happy smile
Antonyms
cleaned
washed
scrubbed
polished
refined
purified
cleared
wiped
removed
erased
eliminated
deleted
expunged
obliterated
sterilized
sanitized
spotless
immaculate
pristine
untouched
unsoiled