adj
Uncommon
riddled
RIH-duhld
Riddled (adj) means Full of holes throughout. Example: “The old tin roof was riddled with rust holes.”
adj
1
Full of holes throughout.
"The old tin roof was riddled with rust holes."
2
Thoroughly filled or affected throughout by something undesirable.
"The report was riddled with spelling mistakes."
"The old mine shafts were riddled with tunnels."
How to use riddled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of holes, or thoroughly affected throughout by problems, mistakes, or something else unwanted.
Common pairings
riddled with errors
riddled with bullets
riddled with doubt
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more riddled
- Superlative
- most riddled
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Etymology
The adjective form of the verb riddle, "to pierce with holes."
Frequently asked questions
What does “riddled” mean?
The word “riddled” means full of holes throughout. In plain terms, full of holes, or thoroughly affected throughout by problems, mistakes, or something else unwanted.
How do you pronounce “riddled”?
“Riddled” is pronounced RIH-duhld (/ˈɹɪdəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “riddled” in a sentence?
Here is “riddled” used in a sentence: “The old tin roof was riddled with rust holes.”
What part of speech is “riddled”?
“Riddled” is an adjective.
Is “riddled” a common word?
“Riddled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “riddled” have?
“Riddled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of holes throughout.
