Laced

Pronunciation: /leɪst/

Definitions of laced

verb to fasten or tighten with laces, as in shoes or clothing

Example Sentences

A1 She laced up her shoes before going for a run.

A2 The chef laced the soup with a hint of garlic for extra flavor.

B1 The criminal laced the drink with a powerful sedative.

B2 The intricate design of the dress was laced with delicate embroidery.

C1 The author's writing is laced with subtle humor and clever wordplay.

C2 The politician's speech was laced with controversial statements that sparked debate.

Examples of laced in a Sentence

formal The dress was elegantly laced with intricate patterns.

informal She laced her shoes quickly before heading out the door.

slang He laced his speech with profanities, shocking the audience.

figurative The air was laced with tension as they waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of laced

• past tense: laced
• plural: laces
• comparative: more laced
• superlative: most laced
• present tense: lace
• future tense: will lace
• perfect tense: have laced
• continuous tense: is lacing
• singular: lace
• positive degree: laced
• infinitive: to lace
• gerund: lacing
• participle: lacing

Origin and Evolution of laced

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'laced' originated from the Old French word 'lacier' meaning to fasten or bind with a lace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'laced' has evolved to also refer to something being spiked or mixed with a substance, such as laced drinks or laced food.