framed

framed · verb/adjective

imported

Definitions

verb/adjective

  1. 1.

    Enclosed or surrounded something with a border or frame.

  2. 2.

    Enclosed in a frame.

  3. 3.

    Constructed or put together the structural framework of something.

  4. 4.

    (informal) Falsely incriminated someone for a crime they did not commit.

  5. 5.

    Formulated or expressed something in a particular way.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    framed picture/photograph — an image enclosed in a decorative border
  • •
    get framed — (slang) to be falsely accused or set up for a crime

Related words

Antonyms: unframed
See also: frame, frames, framing
Synonyms: bordered, enclosed, set up

Etymology

From Middle English framen ("to construct, prepare"), from Old English framian ("to benefit, profit"), related to Old Norse frama ("to further, promote"). The past participle became used adjectivally.