adj
Common
hooked
huukt
Hooked (adj) means Curved like a hook. Example: “The old fisherman had a hooked nose and a weathered face.”
adj
1
Curved like a hook.
"The old fisherman had a hooked nose and a weathered face."
"A hooked claw is perfect for gripping branches."
"The eagle has a sharply hooked beak."
2
Informal: addicted to or unable to stop doing something.
"My little brother is hooked on that video game and plays it every evening."
"After one episode, I was completely hooked on the show."
"He got hooked on caffeine in college."
How to use hooked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither shaped like a hook, or informally, addicted/obsessed.
Common pairings
hooked on
hooked beak
get hooked
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hooked
- Superlative
- most hooked
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Etymology
From hook plus -ed.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for hooked
cooked
smoked
choked
looked
stoked
crooked
spooked
stroked
overcooked
unprovoked
overlooked
overbooked
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hooked” mean?
The word “hooked” means curved like a hook. In plain terms, either shaped like a hook, or informally, addicted/obsessed.
How do you pronounce “hooked”?
“Hooked” is pronounced huukt (/hʊkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hooked” in a sentence?
Here is “hooked” used in a sentence: “The eagle has a sharply hooked beak.”
What part of speech is “hooked”?
“Hooked” is an adjective.
Is “hooked” a common word?
“Hooked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hooked” have?
“Hooked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: curved like a hook.
What is the difference between hooked and addicted?
In its informal sense, hooked means addicted to or unable to stop doing something, but it is more casual than addicted. Hooked is often used lightly for enthusiasms, as in hooked on a TV show, while addicted can carry a more serious or clinical tone.
What preposition follows hooked?
In the addiction sense, hooked is followed by "on," as in hooked on coffee or hooked on a game. This differs from the literal sense, where hooked simply describes something curved like a hook.
What is the difference between hooked and curved?
Hooked specifically means curved like a hook, with a sharp bend that turns back on itself, as in a hooked nose or beak. Curved is more general and describes any smooth bend, not necessarily a hook shape.
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