Winged

Pronunciation: /wɪŋd/

Definitions of winged

adjective describing something that has wings or is wing-shaped

Example Sentences

A1 The winged bird flew high in the sky.

A2 The fairy had beautiful winged creatures as companions.

B1 The museum had a collection of winged insects on display.

B2 The dragon had powerful winged appendages that allowed it to soar through the air.

C1 The artist painted a stunning portrait of a winged angel descending from the heavens.

C2 The mythology book described various winged beings from different cultures and time periods.

Examples of winged in a Sentence

formal The winged creature soared gracefully through the sky.

informal I saw a cool winged bird flying around the park.

slang That winged dude is always showing off his skateboarding skills.

figurative Her imagination took flight like a winged dream.

Grammatical Forms of winged

• past tense: winged
• plural: winged
• comparative: more winged
• superlative: most winged
• present tense: wing
• future tense: will wing
• perfect tense: have winged
• continuous tense: is winging
• singular: winged
• positive degree: winged
• infinitive: to wing
• gerund: winging
• participle: winging

Origin and Evolution of winged

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'winged' originated from the Old English word 'wenge', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'wengan'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something having wings or wing-like extensions, the word 'winged' has evolved to also convey the idea of speed, agility, or freedom, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing as swift or graceful.