adj
Uncommon
pardoned
Pardoned (adj) means Officially forgiven for a wrongdoing, especially a crime. Example: “The pardoned inmate walked free after fifteen years.”
adj
1
Officially forgiven for a wrongdoing, especially a crime.
"The pardoned inmate walked free after fifteen years."
How to use pardoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving received forgiveness or an official pardon.
Common pairings
a pardoned criminal
newly pardoned
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pardoned
- Superlative
- most pardoned
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The _____ inmate walked free after fifteen years.
Rhymes for pardoned
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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.
