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Appointed Definition & Meaning

appointed
adjective
  1. subject to appointment
  2. selected for a job; "the one appointed for guard duty"
  3. fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
  4. provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind); "a house that is beautifully appointed"

"Appointed" in song lyrics

See how appointed is used in real songs:

  • "I police the underground and I'm thug appointed"
    DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles — The Lah
  • "And at this present time and date, I have now been appointed"
    Solomon Childs — Hollywood Actors

Usage tips for "appointed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appointed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appointed to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does appointed mean?
subject to appointment selected for a job; "the one appointed for guard duty" fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time") provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind); "a house that is beautifully appointed"
What part of speech is appointed?
Appointed is an adjective.
How many definitions does appointed have?
Appointed has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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