hooked

adjective

ˈhu̇kt 

sense 1 is also

ˈhu̇-kəd 

1

: having the form of a hook

2

: provided with a hook

3

: made by hooking

a hooked rug

4

a

: addicted to narcotics

b

: fascinated by or devoted to something

Examples of hooked in a Sentence

Her friends talked her into playing golf, and now she's hooked.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, hooked conducting rods on the ends of the mill’s four sail arms are in place, ready to seize an angry lightning bolt and transmit it harmlessly down to rods buried in the nearby marsh. —Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024

East and Thatcher’s performances play a big role in keeping us hooked. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

The hooked gator then dove for the bottom, peeling drag and pulling the boat in circles as the hunters hung on for the ride. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024

An explosion of brown and white feathers, a hooked beak, and fierce claws emerged. —Bydina Fine Maron, science.org, 10 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hooked

• hooked on

Kids Definition

hooked

adjective

ˈhu̇kt 

1

: shaped like or provided with a hook

2

a

: addicted to narcotics

b

: fascinated by or fond of something

hooked on skiing