adj

fingered

FIHNG-guhd

Fingered (adj) means having fingers, especially of a described type or number. Example: “The gloves were five-fingered and lined with wool.”

adj

Having fingers, especially of a described type or number.

"The gloves were five-fingered and lined with wool."

How to use fingered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something with fingers, usually combined with a describing word like "light-fingered."

Common pairings

light-fingered sticky-fingered

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Etymology

From finger + -ed.

Rhymes for fingered

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fingered” mean?

The word “fingered” means having fingers, especially of a described type or number. In plain terms, describes something with fingers, usually combined with a describing word like "light-fingered.".

How do you pronounce “fingered”?

“Fingered” is pronounced FIHNG-guhd (/ˈfɪŋɡɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “fingered” in a sentence?

Here is “fingered” used in a sentence: “The gloves were five-fingered and lined with wool.”

What part of speech is “fingered”?

“Fingered” is an adjective.