Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pixelated

Adjective

/ˈpɪksəleɪtɪd/

Definition

Pixelated refers to an image that is made up of visible pixels, resulting in a blocky appearance, usually due to low resolution.

Examples

The low-quality video was so pixelated that it was hard to recognize the faces of the people.
She created a pixelated version of the famous painting for her digital gallery.
When the image was zoomed in too much, it became pixelated and lost its detail.

Meaning

The term describes graphics that are not smooth and clear but instead show the individual square units that compose them, making them look blurry or unclear.