Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pixelated

adjective

ˈpɪk.sə.leɪ.tɪd

Definition

Describes an image that appears to be made up of pixels, resulting in a blocky or mosaic-like appearance due to low resolution.

Examples

The old video game graphics were so pixelated that they were almost unrecognizable.
She decided to use a pixelated filter on her photo to give it a retro look.
The enlarged image of the logo was too pixelated to be used for the banner.

Meaning

The term ‘pixelated’ refers to the quality of an image or display where the individual pixels are visible, causing a lack of clarity or sharpness. This often happens when the resolution is too low to display the image clearly at larger sizes.