adj
fleeced
Fleeced (adj) means having a soft, woolly lining or covering. Example: “The gloves were fleeced on the inside for extra warmth.”
adj
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Having a soft, woolly lining or covering.
"The gloves were fleeced on the inside for extra warmth."
verb
1
Past tense of "fleece": cheated or overcharged.
"Tourists complained they'd been fleeced by the taxi driver."
How to use fleeced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLined with soft fleece fabric, or (as a verb) swindled out of money.
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What does “fleeced” mean?
The word “fleeced” means having a soft, woolly lining or covering. In plain terms, lined with soft fleece fabric, or (as a verb) swindled out of money.
How do you use “fleeced” in a sentence?
Here is “fleeced” used in a sentence: “The gloves were fleeced on the inside for extra warmth.”
What part of speech is “fleeced”?
Depending on how it is used, “fleeced” can be an adjective and a verb.
How many meanings does “fleeced” have?
“Fleeced” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a soft, woolly lining or covering.
