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

Provided with a particular quality, ability, or asset, often as if by nature.

"She was endowed with a remarkable singing voice."

Funded permanently through a donation or endowment.

"The university created an endowed chair in physics."

How to use endowed

Learner’s notes

In 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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Rhymes for endowed

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Frequently asked questions

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.