winged

1 of 2

adjective

ˈwiŋd How to pronounce winged (audio)
also (except for sense 1a(2))
ˈwiŋ-əd How to pronounce winged (audio)
Synonyms of wingednext
1
a(1)
: having wings
winged seeds
(2)
: having wings of a specified kind
—used in combination
strong-winged
b
: using wings in flight
2
a
: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated
b
: swift, rapid

winged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of wing entry 2

Examples of winged in a Sentence

Adjective birds and other winged creatures
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The simplest and most flattering way to achieve winged liner is just extending your liner out slightly beyond the lashes, then bringing a line from the lower corner of the lid up to meet it. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 The bees themselves, also crafted in a yellow gold with black stripe accents, featured winged detailing and smaller gemstones. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Swift swapped out her red lipstick for a dark pink, and finished off her look with black winged eyeliner. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026 To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for winged

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

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The first known use of winged was in the 14th century

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“Winged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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