displayed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈspleɪd/
KK: /dɪˈspleɪd/
adjective
Definition
Something that is shown or made visible for others to see.
Example
The displayed artwork attracted many visitors at the gallery.
Conversation
Did you see the artwork they displayed at the gallery?
Yes, it was stunning! I loved the colors.
I know, right? The way they displayed those pieces was so creative.
Absolutely! It really brought the whole exhibition to life.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exhibited
revealed
unfurled
Antonyms
concealed
hidden
obscured
verb
Definition
To show or present something in a visible way.
Example
The artist displayed her paintings in the gallery.
Tense Forms
Past: displayed
Past Participle: displayed
Conversation
Did you see the art exhibition at the gallery last weekend?
Yeah, it was amazing! The way they displayed the paintings was really creative.
I agree! I loved how they used lighting to enhance each piece.
Root Explanation
Displayed → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "plicare" (meaning to fold). The word "displayed" means to unfold or spread out something for others to see, essentially putting it apart from its previous state.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'unfolded' or 'spread out' for everyone to see — 'dis-' means apart, and 'plicare' means to fold.
Visually Confused Words
undisplayed
splayed
dismayed
undisplaced