adj Uncommon

pardoned

Pardoned (adj) means Officially forgiven for a wrongdoing, especially a crime. Example: “The pardoned inmate walked free after fifteen years.”

adj

Officially forgiven for a wrongdoing, especially a crime.

"The pardoned inmate walked free after fifteen years."

How to use pardoned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving received forgiveness or an official pardon.

Common pairings

a pardoned criminal newly pardoned

Word forms

more pardoned comparative, most pardoned superlative

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Rhymes for pardoned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pardoned” mean?

The word “pardoned” means officially forgiven for a wrongdoing, especially a crime. In plain terms, having received forgiveness or an official pardon.

How do you use “pardoned” in a sentence?

Here is “pardoned” used in a sentence: “The pardoned inmate walked free after fifteen years.”

What part of speech is “pardoned”?

“Pardoned” is an adjective.

Is “pardoned” a common word?

“Pardoned” is an uncommon word in modern English.