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
1
Spread out in the shape of a fan.
"The peacock's fanned tail feathers shimmered in the sun."
2
Stirred up or intensified, as with flames or emotions.
"Rumours fanned by social media spread within hours."
How to use fanned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of "fan" — either spread out fan-wise, or stirred up and made stronger.
Common pairings
fanned flames
fanned tail
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fanned
- Superlative
- most fanned
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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.
