adj Uncommon

winged

wih-ngihd

Winged (adj) means having wings. Example: “The mural showed a winged angel descending from the clouds.”

adj

Having wings.

"The mural showed a winged angel descending from the clouds."

How to use winged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEquipped with wings, literally or (in poetic use) figuratively swift.

Common pairings

winged creature winged messenger

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From Middle English winged, wenged (“having wings”), past participle of wingen, from the noun winge, wenge.

Origin: Middle English

ringed Pinged unhinged

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.