Winged Definition & Meaning

winged
adjective
  1. having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind; "the winged feet of Mercury"
  2. very fast; as if with wings; "on winged feet"

Synonyms for winged

alar adj

of or relating to the axil having or resembling wings a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the

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alary adj

having or resembling wings

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alate adj

(of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; "alate leaves"; "alate seeds of a maple tree"

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aliform adj

having or resembling wings

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batwing adj

formed or shaped like a bat's wing; "a dress with batwing sleeves" one of a pair of swinging doors (as at the entrance

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fast adv

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form); "how fast can he get here?"; "ran as fast as he could

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flying adj

moving swiftly; "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers" hurried and brief

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pinioned adj

(of birds) especially having the flight feathers bound fast especially having the arms restrained

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winglike adj

resembling a wing in shape or position

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  • "spider mite cures'green winged"
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  • "chrysler emblem winged"
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Frequently asked questions

What does winged mean?
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind; "the winged feet of Mercury"; very fast; as if with wings; "on winged feet"
What part of speech is winged?
Winged is an adjective.
How many definitions does winged have?
Winged has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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