featured
Featured (adj) means given special or prominent placement or treatment. Example: “This week's featured article is about deep-sea exploration.”
How to Use Featured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSingled out and shown prominently, as in a "featured" product, guest, or article.
Word Forms
more featured comparative, most featured superlative
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
This week's _____ article is about deep-sea exploration.
Etymology
From feature + the ending -ed, turning the noun into a descriptive adjective.
Related Words
Rhymes for featured
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “featured” mean?
The word “featured” means given special or prominent placement or treatment. In plain terms, singled out and shown prominently, as in a "featured" product, guest, or article.
How do you pronounce “featured”?
“Featured” is pronounced FEET-shuhd (/ˈfiːt͡ʃə(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “featured” in a sentence?
Here is “featured” used in a sentence: “This week's featured article is about deep-sea exploration.”
What part of speech is “featured”?
“Featured” is an adjective.
Is “featured” a common word?
“Featured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “featured” have?
“Featured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given special or prominent placement or treatment.
What does 'featured' mean?
'Featured' describes something given special prominence or a starring role — a featured article on a homepage, a featured artist on a track, or a featured product in a shop window. Being featured means it has been deliberately selected and displayed more prominently than the items around it.
What is the opposite of 'featured'?
The opposites include 'hidden,' 'unlisted,' 'overlooked,' or simply 'ordinary.' Where a featured item is deliberately highlighted, an unfeatured one sits in the background with no special treatment. In many listings, the contrast is drawn directly between 'featured' entries and 'standard' ones.
What is an example of 'featured'?
A magazine might run a featured interview on its cover, a streaming service places featured shows at the top of the screen, and a song may credit a featured artist who guests on it. In each case, something has been singled out for extra attention and prominence.