Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pixelated
Adjective
/ˈpɪksəˌleɪtɪd/
Definition
Describing an image that has been reduced in resolution to the point where individual pixels are visible.
Examples
- The video was so pixelated that it was hard to make out any details.
- When I enlarged the photo, it became pixelated and unrecognizable.
- He used a filter to create a pixelated effect for his artwork.
Meaning
The term pixelated is often used to refer to images that appear blocky or fuzzy due to low resolution, where the discrete pixels can be distinctly seen.
Synonyms
- Blocky
- Fuzzy
- Grainy
- Low-resolution
