powdered

1. 1
   adjective

   Made into a fine, dry dust by grinding or crushing something solid.

   Like coffee beans ground down into a fine, dry dust.

   We stirred powdered sugar into the frosting until it was smooth.

   She mixed powdered milk with warm water for the baby.

   Similarground, dried

   Oppositefresh, whole

2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of powder. Use this form for something that already happened.

   She powdered her nose before the interview.

   He powdered the cake with sugar before serving it.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Covered with a thin layer of powder, often makeup on the skin.

   Like a doughnut dusted all over with sugar on top.

   Her powdered cheeks gave her a soft, pale look.

   The actor's powdered face shone under the bright stage lights.

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