adj Uncommon

discounted

Discounted (adj) means Sold at a reduced price. Example: “We bought the sofa discounted during the January sales.”

adj

Sold at a reduced price.

"We bought the sofa discounted during the January sales."

Dismissed or not taken seriously.

"His warnings were largely discounted at the time, but proved accurate."

How to Use Discounted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither cheaper than usual, or dismissed as unimportant.

Common pairings

heavily discounted discounted price

Word Forms

more discounted comparative, most discounted superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “discounted” mean?

The word “discounted” means sold at a reduced price. In plain terms, either cheaper than usual, or dismissed as unimportant.

How do you use “discounted” in a sentence?

Here is “discounted” used in a sentence: “We bought the sofa discounted during the January sales.”

What part of speech is “discounted”?

“Discounted” is an adjective.

Is “discounted” a common word?

“Discounted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “discounted” have?

“Discounted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sold at a reduced price.

What is the difference between discounted and reduced when describing prices?

Discounted and reduced are largely interchangeable when describing prices, both meaning the price has been lowered from its original amount, as in a discounted jacket or a reduced-price ticket. Discounted is slightly more common in retail and sales contexts.

What does discounted mean when it does not refer to price?

When it does not refer to price, discounted means dismissed or not taken seriously, as in the theory was discounted by experts. This figurative sense treats an idea or claim as unworthy of serious consideration.

How can you tell which meaning of discounted is intended in a sentence?

Context makes the meaning clear: discounted goods, items, or prices refer to reduced cost, while a discounted claim, theory, or possibility refers to something dismissed as unlikely or unimportant. The surrounding noun usually signals whether the sense is financial or dismissive.

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