hooked
Hooked (adj) means curved like a hook. Example: “The eagle has a sharply hooked beak.”
How to Use Hooked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither shaped like a hook, or informally, addicted/obsessed.
Word Forms
more hooked comparative, most hooked superlative
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The eagle has a sharply _____ beak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “hooked” mean?
The word “hooked” means curved like a hook. In plain terms, either shaped like a hook, or informally, addicted/obsessed.
How do you pronounce “hooked”?
“Hooked” is pronounced huukt (/hʊkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hooked” in a sentence?
Here is “hooked” used in a sentence: “The eagle has a sharply hooked beak.”
What part of speech is “hooked”?
“Hooked” is an adjective.
Is “hooked” a common word?
“Hooked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hooked” have?
“Hooked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: curved like a hook.
What is the difference between hooked and addicted?
In its informal sense, hooked means addicted to or unable to stop doing something, but it is more casual than addicted. Hooked is often used lightly for enthusiasms, as in hooked on a TV show, while addicted can carry a more serious or clinical tone.
What preposition follows hooked?
In the addiction sense, hooked is followed by "on," as in hooked on coffee or hooked on a game. This differs from the literal sense, where hooked simply describes something curved like a hook.
What is the difference between hooked and curved?
Hooked specifically means curved like a hook, with a sharp bend that turns back on itself, as in a hooked nose or beak. Curved is more general and describes any smooth bend, not necessarily a hook shape.