described
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,113 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,404 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- represented in words especially with sharpness and detail the vividly described wars
described in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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So the Prince told her that he was a king's son, and described his adventures in the mountains.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
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With a gesture he described a condition of domestic peace and comfort which far exceeded his humble requirements.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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His legs twisted under him, he described short running circles and jumped up and down in accesses of hysteria.
The Eternal Maiden · T. Everett (Thomas Everett) Harré · Chapter 1
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It was, in fact, the cashier of the Mutual Credit Society, looking very much indeed as the shop-keeper had described him.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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To me, Information Highways are best described by the most interesting image I've seen on TV during the Los Angeles riot.
William Gibson Interviewed · Giuseppe Salza · Chapter 1