crowned
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for crowned, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wearing a crown, or having been formally made a monarch.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
uncrowned
How to use crowned
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
newly crowned champion
crowned with success
Etymology
From Middle English coronede, crouned, crowned, crownyd, equivalent to crown + -ed. Piecewise doublet of coronaed.
Full origin of crowned →Frequently asked questions
What does “crowned” mean?
The word “crowned” means wearing a crown, or having been formally made a monarch. In plain terms, having a crown, or having something sitting on top like a crown.
How do you pronounce “crowned”?
“Crowned” is pronounced krownd (/kɹaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “crowned” in a sentence?
Here is “crowned” used in a sentence: “The newly crowned king addressed the nation.”
What part of speech is “crowned”?
“Crowned” is an adjective.
Is “crowned” a common word?
“Crowned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crowned” have?
“Crowned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wearing a crown, or having been formally made a monarch.
What is the difference between crowned and coronated?
Crowned is the everyday word for having a crown formally placed on someone's head, making them a monarch, while coronated is a rarer, more formal variant of the same idea. In practice, crowned is used far more often, including in the phrase newly crowned champion.
Why is crowned used for sports champions?
Crowned is used figuratively for sports champions, as in the newly crowned champion, because winning a title is compared to the ceremonial act of being made a monarch. This figurative use borrows the sense of formal, celebrated achievement from the original royal meaning.
What does it mean when something is crowned with a particular feature?
When something is described as crowned with a feature, it means it is topped or finished off in that particular way, such as a tower crowned with a spire. This sense extends the idea of a crown as something that sits at the very top.
