Walled

Pronunciation: /wɔld/

Definitions of walled

adjective describing something that has walls or is enclosed by walls

Example Sentences

A1 The walled garden was filled with colorful flowers.

A2 The walled city provided protection from invaders.

B1 The walled courtyard was a peaceful retreat from the busy streets.

B2 The walled fortress was an impressive sight against the backdrop of the mountains.

C1 The walled palace was a symbol of power and wealth in the ancient kingdom.

C2 The walled estate encompassed acres of lush gardens and elegant buildings.

Examples of walled in a Sentence

formal The ancient city was surrounded by high walled fortifications.

informal The backyard has a walled-in area for the dogs to play.

slang Let's meet at the walled-off spot behind the school after class.

figurative He walled off his emotions after the breakup, not letting anyone in.

Grammatical Forms of walled

• past tense: walled
• plural: walls
• comparative: more walled
• superlative: most walled
• present tense: wall
• future tense: will wall
• perfect tense: have walled
• continuous tense: is walling
• singular: wall
• positive degree: walled
• infinitive: to wall
• gerund: walling
• participle: walled

Origin and Evolution of walled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'walled' originates from the Old English word 'weall', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'wallaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'walled' has retained its basic meaning of being enclosed by walls, but it has also evolved to be used metaphorically to describe barriers or boundaries in various contexts.