Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pixelated

Adjective

/ˈpɪksəˌleɪtɪd/

Definition

The state of an image being composed of visible squares or blocks, which results from low resolution or reduction in quality.

Examples

The image of the cat was so pixelated that I could barely see its features.
After resizing the photo without sufficient resolution, it became pixelated and unclear.
She decided to use a higher resolution image to avoid the pixelated outcome for her presentation.

Meaning

When an image is pixelated, it means that it appears blurred or blocky, making detail difficult to discern due to the large, square pixels that make it up.