crowned

[ kround ]

adjective

1. characterized by or having a crown crow crown (often used in combination):

   a crowned signet ring; a low-crowned fedora.

2. originating from or founded on the royal crown crow crown or its associated dignity, sovereignty, etc.:

   crowned despotism.

Other Words From

• super·crowned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crowned¹

First recorded in 1200–50, crowned is from the Middle English word crouned. See crown, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Newly crowned world champion Max Verstappen, who tied up his fourth world title in Las Vegas last weekend, was only 11th fastest after running wide because of an error on his fastest lap.

From BBC

Joseph Ma, an Orange County native and a Dodgers superfan, was crowned the winner.

From Salon

Norris admitted that it was realistically only a matter of time before Verstappen was crowned champion.

From BBC

King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023 in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.

From BBC

Brat was crowned Collins Dictionary word of the year earlier this month, with lexicographers defining it as someone with a "confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

From BBC

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