adj
Uncommon
shielded
Shielded (adj) means Fitted with a protective covering or barrier. Example: “The shielded cable prevents electrical interference.”
adj
1
Fitted with a protective covering or barrier.
"The shielded cable prevents electrical interference."
2
Protected or kept safe from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.
"The children were shielded from the worst of the bad news."
How to use shielded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven protection, either physically (with a barrier) or emotionally/situationally (kept safe from something unpleasant).
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- Comparative
- more shielded
- Superlative
- most shielded
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The _____ cable prevents electrical interference.
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What does “shielded” mean?
The word “shielded” means fitted with a protective covering or barrier. In plain terms, given protection, either physically (with a barrier) or emotionally/situationally (kept safe from something unpleasant).
How do you use “shielded” in a sentence?
Here is “shielded” used in a sentence: “The shielded cable prevents electrical interference.”
What part of speech is “shielded”?
“Shielded” is an adjective.
Is “shielded” a common word?
“Shielded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shielded” have?
“Shielded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with a protective covering or barrier.
