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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 notes

In 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

From hood + -ed.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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