Word
rimmed
US/ˈɹɪmd/
UK/ɹˈɪmd/
Definition
v. having a border or edge around something. You use this to describe things like glasses, eyes, or the edge of a plate.
v. having a border, edge, or circular frame. Often used to describe the physical boundary of an object or the appearance of a person's eyes.
Examples
“She wore glasses with silver-rimmed lenses.”
“The waiter brought a plate of cookies that were perfectly rimmed with golden brown edges.”
“The actor's performance was defined by a look of exhaustion, with eyes that were dark-rimmed and bloodshot from the long hours of filming.”
Examples
simple
“She wore glasses with silver-rimmed lenses.”
contextual
“The waiter brought a plate of cookies that were perfectly rimmed with golden brown edges.”
complex
“The actor's performance was defined by a look of exhaustion, with eyes that were dark-rimmed and bloodshot from the long hours of filming.”
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