winged

adjective

ˈwiŋd 

also (except for sense 1a(2))

ˈwiŋ-əd 

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

Examples of winged in a Sentence

birds and other winged creatures

Recent Examples on the Web

Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern. —Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024

Rodriguez wore her dark tresses in a side part, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush, winged eyeliner and a nude lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

The piece, seen below, features male and female figures positioned on a winged creature with abstract and surreal elements that seemingly blend nature and fantasy in a distinctive style. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024

The star wore her hair in a bouncy blowout parted down the middle, and wore a dramatic makeup look featuring winged eyeliner, bold lashes and a nude lip. —Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing winged

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• net-winged
• red-winged blackbird
• two-winged fly
• winged bean
• winged elm