outlined
Definitions
adj
containing an outline
Collocations
5ADJ.
against, basic, bright, hard, red, slender, soft, tall
The mountains were outlined against the bright sky as the sun began to set.
VERB + OUTLINED
bristling, document, form, horse, profile
The old tree's leafless branches outlined a stark profile against the winter sky.
OUTLINED + NOUN
bills, employee, pearl, structure, treatment
The doctor outlined the treatment plan during our first appointment yesterday.
PREP.
in
The teacher outlined in detail what we needed to do for the project.
ADV.
plainly
The manager plainly outlined the new company policy during this morning's meeting.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6The boss outlined a three-pronged approach to turn the fortune of the company around.
Tatoeba · #4158605The birches and wild cherry trees were outlined in pearl.
Tatoeba · #5833941Before us lay the dark bulk of the house, its serrated roof and bristling chimneys hard outlined against the silver-spangled sky.
Tatoeba · #6620770She sat with that proud, delicate profile of hers outlined against the red curtain.
Tatoeba · #6622206The track of a horse was plainly outlined in the soft earth in front of him, and the shoe which he took from his pocket exactly fitted the impression.
Tatoeba · #6957686Unfortunately if you have a problem with it, you'll have to follow the grievance procedure as outlined in the employee handbook.
Tatoeba · #6974628