adj
Uncommon
hooded
HUU-dihd
Hooded (adj) means Wearing, fitted with, or shaped like a hood. Example: “A hooded figure stood at the end of the street.”
adj
1
Wearing, fitted with, or shaped like a hood.
"A hooded figure stood at the end of the street."
"She wore a hooded jacket to stay dry."
2
Describing eyes with heavy, drooping eyelids that partly cover the crease.
"His hooded eyes gave him a sleepy, mysterious look."
How to use hooded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered with, or shaped like, a hood — also used for a certain eyelid shape.
Common pairings
hooded jacket
hooded eyes
hooded figure
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Etymology
Formed from hood and -ed.
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What does “hooded” mean?
The word “hooded” means wearing, fitted with, or shaped like a hood. In plain terms, covered with, or shaped like, a hood — also used for a certain eyelid shape.
How do you pronounce “hooded”?
“Hooded” is pronounced HUU-dihd (/ˈhʊdɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hooded” in a sentence?
Here is “hooded” used in a sentence: “A hooded figure stood at the end of the street.”
What is the opposite of “hooded”?
The opposite of “hooded” — its antonyms — is unhooded.
What part of speech is “hooded”?
“Hooded” is an adjective.
Is “hooded” a common word?
“Hooded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hooded” have?
“Hooded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wearing, fitted with, or shaped like a hood.
