parted
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɑɹtɪd// UK //pˈɑːtɪd// part·ed
adj. separated or moved away from each other. You use this to describe things that are no longer together or touching.
adj. divided or separated into distinct parts. Often used to describe hair that has been combed in different directions or people who have gone their separate ways.
He looked at me with parted lips, ready to speak.
The curtains were slightly parted, allowing a thin beam of sunlight to hit the floor.
The crowd parted to let the ambulance through, creating a narrow path through the sea of people.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.