adj
Uncommon
endowed
ihn-DOWD
Endowed (adj) means Provided with a particular quality, ability, or asset, often as if by nature. Example: “She was endowed with a remarkable singing voice.”
adj
1
Provided with a particular quality, ability, or asset, often as if by nature.
"She was endowed with a remarkable singing voice."
2
Funded permanently through a donation or endowment.
"The university created an endowed chair in physics."
How to use endowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven a natural gift or quality, or funded by a permanent gift of money.
Common pairings
naturally endowed
endowed chair
endowed with talent
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Antonyms
unendowed
Rhymes for endowed
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What does “endowed” mean?
The word “endowed” means provided with a particular quality, ability, or asset, often as if by nature. In plain terms, given a natural gift or quality, or funded by a permanent gift of money.
How do you pronounce “endowed”?
“Endowed” is pronounced ihn-DOWD (/ɪnˈdaʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “endowed” in a sentence?
Here is “endowed” used in a sentence: “She was endowed with a remarkable singing voice.”
What part of speech is “endowed”?
“Endowed” is an adjective.
Is “endowed” a common word?
“Endowed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “endowed” have?
“Endowed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: provided with a particular quality, ability, or asset, often as if by nature.
