adj

stooped

stoopt

Stooped (adj) means Bent forward at the shoulders, often from age or long habit. Example: “The old man walked with a stooped posture after decades at his workbench.”

adj

Bent forward at the shoulders, often from age or long habit.

"The old man walked with a stooped posture after decades at his workbench."

How to use stooped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPermanently hunched or bent forward, usually describing posture.

Common pairings

stooped posture stooped shoulders

Word forms

more stooped comparative, most stooped superlative

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Rhymes for stooped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stooped” mean?

The word “stooped” means bent forward at the shoulders, often from age or long habit. In plain terms, permanently hunched or bent forward, usually describing posture.

How do you pronounce “stooped”?

“Stooped” is pronounced stoopt (/stuːpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “stooped” in a sentence?

Here is “stooped” used in a sentence: “The old man walked with a stooped posture after decades at his workbench.”

What part of speech is “stooped”?

“Stooped” is an adjective.