Word
tattooed
Phoneticstat·tooed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌtæˈtud/
UK/tætˈuːd/
Definition
adj. having one or more permanent pictures or patterns drawn on your skin with ink.
adj. possessing permanent designs or patterns on the skin created by the insertion of pigment.
Examples
“He has a tattooed arm.”
“The athlete showed off his tattooed back as he walked toward the swimming pool.”
“In many ancient cultures, being heavily tattooed served as a visual record of a person's lineage, achievements, and social status within the community.”
Examples
simple
“He has a tattooed arm.”
contextual
“The athlete showed off his tattooed back as he walked toward the swimming pool.”
complex
“In many ancient cultures, being heavily tattooed served as a visual record of a person's lineage, achievements, and social status within the community.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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