outlined

out·line  (outln)

n.

1.

a. A line marking the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure.

b. The shape of an object or figure.

2.

a. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.

b. A sketch done in this style.

3.

a. A general description covering the main points of a subject: an outline of American literature.

b. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.

c. A summary of a written work or speech, usually analyzed in headings and subheadings.

4. A preliminary draft or plan, as of a project or proposal.

tr.v. out·lined, out·lin·ing, out·lines

1. To draw an outline of.

2. To display or accentuate the outline of.

3. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize: outlined the major provisions of the tax bill.

Synonyms: outline, contour, profile, silhouette
These nouns refer to a line that defines the boundary and shape of an object, mass, or figure: the outline of the mountains against the sunset; saw the island's contour from the airplane; a monarch's profile on an ancient coin; saw the dark silhouette of the family waving farewell.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

outlined - showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary; "hills defined against the evening sky"; "the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill" defined distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"