frescoed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfrɛskoʊd/
KK: /ˈfrɛskoʊd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been painted using the fresco technique, which involves applying water-based pigments on freshly laid wet plaster.
Example
The walls of the ancient church were frescoed with beautiful scenes from the Bible.
Conversation
Did you see the new café downtown?
Yeah, I went there yesterday, and it looks amazing!
The walls are all frescoed, right?
Exactly! It gives the place such a unique vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
painted
decorated
adorned
Antonyms
plain
bare
unadorned
verb
Definition
To decorate a wall or ceiling with a painting done on wet plaster so that the colors become part of the wall.
Example
The artist frescoed the church's interior with beautiful scenes from the Bible.
Tense Forms
Past: frescoed
Past Participle: frescoed
Conversation
Did you see the new café that just opened downtown?
Yeah, I heard they frescoed the walls with beautiful murals.
It looks amazing! I can't wait to check it out.
Root Explanation
Frescoed → It is formed from "fresco" (from Italian *fresco*, meaning fresh) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "frescoed" refers to the act of applying fresh paint to a surface, typically in a mural style.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'fresco' meaning fresh, and remember that 'frescoed' means something that has been painted fresh.
Visually Confused Words
prescored
rescore