painted-on

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English

Etymology

From painted +‎ on.

Adjective

painted-on (comparative more painted-on, superlative most painted-on)

  1. Applied through paint or in a manner reminiscent of covering a surface with paint, such as applying too much makeup.
  2. Of an article of clothing, very tight.