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transported
tranz-PAW-tihd
Transported (adj) means Carried away, whether physically moved or overwhelmed with emotion. Example: “The listeners looked transported as the orchestra played the final movement.”
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Carried away, whether physically moved or overwhelmed with emotion.
"The listeners looked transported as the orchestra played the final movement."
"The crates were loaded onto the ship, and the transported goods arrived safely."
"She felt transported by the beauty of the mountain view."
How to use transported
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes being carried somewhere, or figuratively swept up in a feeling.
Common pairings
transported with joy
felt transported
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What does “transported” mean?
The word “transported” means carried away, whether physically moved or overwhelmed with emotion. In plain terms, describes being carried somewhere, or figuratively swept up in a feeling.
How do you pronounce “transported”?
“Transported” is pronounced tranz-PAW-tihd (/tɹænzˈpɔɹtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “transported” in a sentence?
Here is “transported” used in a sentence: “She felt transported by the beauty of the mountain view.”
What part of speech is “transported”?
“Transported” is an adjective.
Is “transported” a common word?
“Transported” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between transported and transferred?
Transported means carried from one place to another, and can also mean carried away by strong emotion. Transferred emphasises moving something or someone from one place, person, or account to another, often as a formal handover, and does not carry the emotional sense.
What is the difference between transported and moved?
Both can describe being physically carried and being emotionally affected. Transported suggests a stronger, more complete sweep of feeling, as if lifted out of oneself, while moved describes a gentler emotional response such as being touched.
Can 'transported' describe an emotion rather than movement?
Yes. Besides meaning physically carried, transported can mean overwhelmed with emotion, as in "transported with delight," where a person is figuratively carried away by intense feeling.
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