Definition

Adjective: 1. Affixed with an adhesive substance: Describes something that has been attached to a surface using glue, paste, or a similar adhesive. 2. As if affixed; stuck fast: Used figuratively to describe someone or something that is fixed in one position, often due to attention, fear, or another strong force.

Usage

The adjective "pasted" is used to describe the state of an object after the action of pasting. It is often followed by a phrase starting with "to" (e.g., pasted to the wall) or used with a verb like "stay" or "remain."

Examples

• The child showed me her art project with pasted leaves and glitter.
• His eyes were pasted to the television screen during the final match.
• The old poster was pasted firmly to the bulletin board.
• She remained pasted to her seat, too nervous to move.

Advanced Usage

• "to be pasted to something": To be fixed or stuck to something, either literally or figuratively.
  • The wet shirt was pasted to his skin. (Literal)
  • The audience was pasted to their seats by the thrilling performance. (Figurative)

Variants and Related Words

• Paste (verb): To cause something to adhere to a surface using a sticky substance.
  • He will paste the photos into the album.
• Paste (noun): A thick, soft, moist substance, typically used as an adhesive.
  • She applied wallpaper paste to the back of the paper.

Synonyms

• Glued: Attached with glue.
• Affixed: Attached or fastened to something.
• Stuck: Fixed in a particular position.

Related Idioms

• "(to be) pasted to the spot": To be so shocked, scared, or surprised that one cannot move.
  • When he saw the accident, he was pasted to the spot.

Adjective

1. affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
   • he stayed glued to one spot
   • pieces of pasted paper