winged

adjective
UK: /wɪŋd/
US: /wɪŋd/

  1. Having wings or something that looks like wings.

    1. A winged insect flew past my head.
    2. The winged statue stood guard over the entrance, looking majestic.

  2. Moving or travelling quickly, as if flying.

    1. Time winged by as we enjoyed the vacation.
    2. Her winged words inspired the team to achieve their goals.

Synonyms

volatile fast swift
winged verb

  1. Past simple and past participle of wing.

    1. The bird winged its way south for the winter.
    2. She winged her eyeliner perfectly every morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "winged" in English means: Having wings or something that looks like wings., Moving or travelling quickly, as if flying..

The phonetic transcription of "winged" is /wɪŋd/ in British English and /wɪŋd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "winged": volatile, fast, swift.

Example usage of "winged": "A winged insect flew past my head.". More examples on the page.