paint out verb 2noun 1forms 4 verb2 •To obliterate by painting over.Joseph's face was painted out. In place of Joseph's monarchic face the word Constitution was painted in. But the reign of Joseph was not over. — 1938 •(figurative) To describe, possibly so as to misrepresent.The smattering of experience gained during Braddock's expedition, painted him out to the leading men of Frederick, as qualified to command the first company... — 1827 noun1 •An event where artists congregate in an outdoor scenic area for the purpose of completing realistic paintings from life. formspainted out · painting out · paints out · paint outs