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delineated

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de·lin·e·ate  (d-ln-t)
tr.v. de·lin·e·at·ed, de·lin·e·at·ing, de·lin·e·ates
1. To draw or trace the outline of; sketch out.
2. To represent pictorially; depict.
3. To depict in words or gestures; describe. See Synonyms at represent.
[Latin dlnere, dlnet- : d-, de- + lnea, line, thread; see line1.]
de·line·ation n.
de·line·ative adj.
de·line·ator n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.delineated - represented accurately or precisely
delineate, represented
undelineated - not represented accurately or precisely


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Willoughby was all that her fancy had delineated in that unhappy hour and in every brighter period, as capable of attaching her; and his behaviour declared his wishes to be in that respect as earnest, as his abilities were strong.
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It was all general approbation and smoothness; nothing delineated or distinguished.
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