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
1
Having fingers, especially of a described type or number.
"The gloves were five-fingered and lined with wool."
How to use fingered
Learner’s notesIn 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
Formed from finger and -ed.
Synonyms
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fingerless
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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.
