adj
Uncommon
clothed
KLOHTHD
Clothed (adj) means wearing clothes; dressed. Example: “He was barely clothed when the fire alarm went off.”
adj
1
Wearing clothes; dressed.
"He was barely clothed when the fire alarm went off."
"The children were washed, fed, and clothed before school."
How to use clothed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving clothes on; dressed.
Common pairings
fully clothed
poorly clothed
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Etymology
From clothe plus the past-tense suffix -ed.
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What does “clothed” mean?
The word “clothed” means wearing clothes; dressed. In plain terms, having clothes on; dressed.
How do you pronounce “clothed”?
“Clothed” is pronounced KLOHTHD (/ˈkloʊðd/ in IPA).
How do you use “clothed” in a sentence?
Here is “clothed” used in a sentence: “He was barely clothed when the fire alarm went off.”
What is another word for “clothed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “clothed” include aguised, beclad, habilimented, nonnude, sarkit and togged.
What is the opposite of “clothed”?
The opposite of “clothed” — its antonyms — are unclothed and naked.
What part of speech is “clothed”?
“Clothed” is an adjective.
Is “clothed” a common word?
“Clothed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
