adj
Uncommon
bruised
broozd
Bruised (adj) means marked with a bruise, or figuratively hurt in confidence or pride. Example: “His knee was bruised and swollen after the fall.”
adj
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Marked with a bruise, or figuratively hurt in confidence or pride.
"His knee was bruised and swollen after the fall."
"She came out of the meeting with a bruised ego."
How to use bruised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing a bruise, or emotionally hurt.
Common pairings
bruised fruit
bruised ego
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Rhymes for bruised
raised
poised
advised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bruised” mean?
The word “bruised” means marked with a bruise, or figuratively hurt in confidence or pride. In plain terms, showing a bruise, or emotionally hurt.
How do you pronounce “bruised”?
“Bruised” is pronounced broozd (/bɹuːzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bruised” in a sentence?
Here is “bruised” used in a sentence: “His knee was bruised and swollen after the fall.”
What part of speech is “bruised”?
“Bruised” is an adjective.
Is “bruised” a common word?
“Bruised” is an uncommon word in modern English.
