coated

Given a finish

Coated means covered with a layer of something.

A coated pill has a smooth outer shell.

Coated paper has a glossy finish.

A coated tongue has a film indicating illness or dehydration.

The furniture was coated in dust.

A coated fabric has been treated for water resistance or durability.

finish

varnished

Coated with clear gloss

enameled · shellacked · waxed · stained · sealed · buffed · glossy · lustrous · satin · matte

protective

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

non-stick · Teflon · weatherproof · flame-retardant · scratch-resistant · UV-resistant · anodized · chrome-plated · sealed · barrier

culinary

breaded

Coated with crumbs

iced · caramelized · tempura · panko · crumbed · dusted · dipped · drizzled · encrusted · fondant

covered

blanketed

Covered entirely, uniformly

cloaked · draped · swathed · wrapped · sheathed · encased · mantled · smothered · layered · filmed

texture

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

tacky · sticky · silky · velvety · glossy · matte · satin · embossed · pebbled · grainy

pharmaceutical

gelatin

Collagen-derived thickening protein

extended-release · pill · lozenge · dragee

Categories
Opposites
surface covering

coateduncoated

Without protective layer

bare · naked · stripped · uncovered · untreated

exposure/visibility

coatedexposed

Out in open

uncovered · bare · revealed · stripped · laid bare

Phrases
Family

coat, coating, raincoat, overcoat, coats, petticoat, overcoats, undercoat, uncoated

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G