vaulted

American  

[vawl-tid] / ˈvɔl tɪd /

adjective

1. constructed or covered with a vault, as a building or chamber.

2. provided with a vault.

3. resembling a vault.

   the vaulted sky.

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Usage

What else does vaulted mean? Vaulted can variously refer to an arched structure, the action of leaping over something, or when you place something in a secure chamber or box.In the massively popular online game Fortnite, vaulted is used to describe any weapons or items that have been removed from the game.

Other Word Forms

• undervaulted adjective
• unvaulted adjective

Etymology

Origin of vaulted

First recorded in 1525–35; vault ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Meanwhile Miami, which had been ranked behind Notre Dame, and like the Irish, had been inactive and twiddling thumbs over conference championship weekend, vaulted over South Bend.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the listing, which was held by Coldwell Banker, the property features a “vaulted living room with stone fireplace and views of the beach and conservation land.”

From MarketWatch

Now, Norris' lead is down to 24 points, and Verstappen has vaulted up to be level on points with Piastri, albeit still technically third overall as he has one fewer win.

From BBC

Quickly demonstrating his skill at salesmanship and fearless negotiating, he vaulted himself to senior partner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Showing plenty of spunk while scoring the game’s first 13 points, the new lineup vaulted the No. 19 Bruins to a 79-48 victory at Pauley Pavilion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arched