adj
Uncommon
orphaned
Orphaned (adj) means having lost both parents, typically through death. Example: “The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers.”
adj
1
Having lost both parents, typically through death.
"The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers."
2
Left without the usual support, connection, or owner.
"The orphaned file had no folder it belonged to."
How to use orphaned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft without parents (or, figuratively, without the thing that normally supports or owns it).
Common pairings
orphaned child
orphaned animal
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more orphaned
- Superlative
- most orphaned
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The _____ puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers.
Rhymes for orphaned
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What does “orphaned” mean?
The word “orphaned” means having lost both parents, typically through death. In plain terms, left without parents (or, figuratively, without the thing that normally supports or owns it).
How do you use “orphaned” in a sentence?
Here is “orphaned” used in a sentence: “The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers.”
What part of speech is “orphaned”?
“Orphaned” is an adjective.
Is “orphaned” a common word?
“Orphaned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “orphaned” have?
“Orphaned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having lost both parents, typically through death.
