adjective

fanned

fand

Fanned (adjective) means Spread out in the shape of a fan. Example: “The peacock's fanned tail feathers shimmered in the sun.”

adjective

Spread out in the shape of a fan.

"The peacock's fanned tail feathers shimmered in the sun."

Stirred up or intensified, as with flames or emotions.

"Rumours fanned by social media spread within hours."

How to use fanned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of "fan" — either spread out fan-wise, or stirred up and made stronger.

Common pairings

fanned flames fanned tail

Word forms

more fanned comparative, most fanned superlative

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Rhymes for fanned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fanned” mean?

The word “fanned” means spread out in the shape of a fan. In plain terms, past tense/adjective form of "fan" — either spread out fan-wise, or stirred up and made stronger.

How do you pronounce “fanned”?

“Fanned” is pronounced fand (/fænd/ in IPA).

How do you use “fanned” in a sentence?

Here is “fanned” used in a sentence: “The peacock's fanned tail feathers shimmered in the sun.”

What part of speech is “fanned”?

“Fanned” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “fanned” have?

“Fanned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spread out in the shape of a fan.