reformed

[ri-fawrmd]

adjective

1. amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.

2. improved in conduct, morals, etc.

3. (initial capital letter),  noting or pertaining to Protestant churches, especially Calvinist as distinguished from Lutheran.

Reformed

/ rɪˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. of or designating a Protestant Church, esp the Calvinist as distinct from the Lutheran

2. of or designating Reform Judaism

Other Word Forms

• reformedly adverb
• pseudoreformed adjective
• quasi-reformed adjective
• unreformed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reformed¹

First recorded in 1555–65; reform + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“He hopes for a reformed board that is infused with people who are entrepreneurial, creative, have technical apparel experience, lead with innovation, and have a founder mentality,” said Mestrovic.

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But he said the RE syllabus would be reformed and he would set out how soon.

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Labour's legislation, agreed as part of a framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers.

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A new, reformed American regulatory regime should make the U.S. the best place for the world’s banks to do business.

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Living in a Box reformed in 2016 with replacement vocalist Kenny Thomas, and are currently touring with their third singer Bryan Chambers.

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