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Tattooed

Verb / ˌtæˈtu:d / Another word for tattooed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a design or mark permanently inked onto the skin

Synonyms & similar words

tattoo inked engraved imprinted stamped embossed branded etched carved inscribed impressed marked decorated ornamented adorned beautified enhanced garnished graced bedecked festooned

Synonyms by register

Formal

marked inscribed emblazoned

Informal

inked tatted decorated

Literary

pigmented etched emblazoned

Antonyms

unmarked plain unadorned bare clean unblemished

Common collocations

  • tattooed arm
  • tattooed back
  • tattooed skin
  • tattooed body
  • tattooed person
  • tattooed with
  • heavily tattooed

Word family

noun tattoo
verb tattoo
adjective tattooed

Usage note

Tattooed is the past participle of tattoo and is used as an adjective. It refers to having a permanent design made on the skin by inserting pigment into the dermis.

Example sentences

  1. She tattooed her name on her wrist.
  2. He got his favorite quote tattooed on his back.
  3. The girl got a butterfly tattooed on her ankle.
  4. He decided to get his daughter's portrait tattooed on his chest.
  5. She got a matching tattoo with her best friend.

Quotes

  • Tattooed in my mind are memories of the times we had.
  • A tattooed body is a journal of your life.
  • My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story.

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