1. composed of or displayed as pixels; having a blocky or blurred appearance due to large visible pixels
Usage: commonly used in digital imaging and computing contexts
2. deliberately obscured or censored by replacing details with large colored blocks or pixels
Usage: often used to conceal sensitive or inappropriate content in images or video

Examples

• The old video game graphics look pixellated compared to modern games.
• The security camera footage was so pixellated that we couldn't identify the person.
• She pixellated her face in the photo before posting it online.
• The pixellated image made it difficult to read the text on the sign.
• When you zoom in too far on a digital photo, it becomes pixellated.
• The broadcast pixellated the license plate to protect the driver's privacy.