winged
Americanadjective
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having wings.
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having a winglike part or parts.
a winged bone; a winged seed.
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abounding with wings or winged creatures.
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moving or reaching swiftly on or as if on wings.
winged words.
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rapid or swift.
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elevated or lofty.
winged sentiments.
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disabled in the wing, as a bird.
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wounded in an arm or other nonvital part.
adjective
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furnished with wings
winged god
winged horse
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flying straight and true as if by wing
winged words
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Etymology
Origin of winged
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wing, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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I’m making guacamole, wearing winged black eyeliner and Utah curls, trying to steady my hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Plans for the arch from earlier this year feature a golden, winged Lady Liberty on the top, flanked by two gold eagles.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
A colony can remain concealed inside a piece of wood, with winged reproductive termites representing one of the few life stages that routinely venture outside.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Not exactly what you want to hear while inside a winged, enclosed metal tube traveling at 530 miles per hour, 35,000 feet above the ground.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Perseus on his winged sandals hovered above them, looking, however, only at the shield.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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