adj
Uncommon
winged
wih-ngihd
Winged (adj) means having wings. Example: “The mural showed a winged angel descending from the clouds.”
adj
1
Having wings.
"The six-winged Seraphim are the angels closest to God."
"The mural showed a winged angel descending from the clouds."
How to use winged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEquipped with wings, literally or (in poetic use) figuratively swift.
Common pairings
winged creature
winged messenger
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Etymology
From Middle English winged, wenged (“having wings”), the past participle of wingen, from the noun winge, wenge.
Antonyms
wingless
Rhymes for winged
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What does “winged” mean?
The word “winged” means having wings. In plain terms, equipped with wings, literally or (in poetic use) figuratively swift.
How do you pronounce “winged”?
“Winged” is pronounced wih-ngihd (/wɪŋɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “winged” in a sentence?
Here is “winged” used in a sentence: “The mural showed a winged angel descending from the clouds.”
What part of speech is “winged”?
“Winged” is an adjective.
Is “winged” a common word?
“Winged” is an uncommon word in modern English.
