Hooded

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊdɪd/

Definitions of hooded

verb past tense of 'hood', to cover or provide with a hood

Example Sentences

A1 The cat hooded its head and purred softly.

A2 She hooded her eyes to shield them from the bright sun.

B1 The suspect hooded his face to avoid being recognized on the security camera.

B2 The mysterious figure hooded their cloak as they walked through the dark alley.

C1 The magician hooded the bird to perform a disappearing act.

C2 The assassin hooded their weapon before making the fatal shot.

adjective having a hood or covering

Example Sentences

A1 The hooded figure walked silently through the dark alley.

A2 She pulled up her hooded sweatshirt to shield herself from the rain.

B1 The detective wore a hooded jacket to blend in with the crowd.

B2 The mysterious stranger approached with a hooded cloak covering his face.

C1 The hooded assassin moved with stealth and precision, leaving no trace behind.

C2 The hooded figure stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out into the horizon with a sense of foreboding.

Examples of hooded in a Sentence

formal The suspect was wearing a hooded jacket at the time of the crime.

informal I saw a hooded figure lurking in the shadows.

slang That guy with the hooded sweatshirt looks suspicious.

figurative Her words had a hooded meaning, hinting at something deeper.

Grammatical Forms of hooded

• past tense: hooded
• plural: hooded
• comparative: more hooded
• superlative: most hooded
• present tense: hood
• future tense: will hood
• perfect tense: have hooded
• continuous tense: is hooding
• singular: hooded
• positive degree: hooded
• infinitive: to hood
• gerund: hooding
• participle: hooding

Origin and Evolution of hooded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hooded' originated from the Old English word 'hōd', which referred to a covering for the head. The use of 'hooded' likely evolved from the practice of wearing hoods as a form of protection or disguise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hooded' expanded to describe anything that has a hood or hood-like feature, such as animals with hood-like markings or structures. It has also been used metaphorically to describe individuals or groups concealing their true intentions or identities.