adj

fleeced

Fleeced (adj) means having a soft, woolly lining or covering. Example: “The gloves were fleeced on the inside for extra warmth.”

adj

Having a soft, woolly lining or covering.

"The gloves were fleeced on the inside for extra warmth."

verb

Past tense of "fleece": cheated or overcharged.

"Tourists complained they'd been fleeced by the taxi driver."

How to use fleeced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLined with soft fleece fabric, or (as a verb) swindled out of money.

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Rhymes for fleeced

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Frequently asked questions

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.