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.
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As their threatening name suggests, these birds were apex predators, using their strong legs and hooked beaks to hunt down prey.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Birds of prey are defined by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight, and carnivorous diet – all of which enable them to hunt, kill or scavenge other animals for food.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Hill right rear hooked Almirola in what seemed to be an act of retaliation for aggressive driving.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The Art of Aari: Preserving Ancient Indian Techniques At the heart of Weener's collections lies the Aari technique, which is an embroidery method using a hooked needle that requires extraordinary skill and patience.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Birds of prey are defined by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight, and carnivorous diet – all of which enable them to hunt, kill or scavenge other animals for food.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Hill right rear hooked Almirola in what seemed to be an act of retaliation for aggressive driving.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The Art of Aari: Preserving Ancient Indian Techniques At the heart of Weener's collections lies the Aari technique, which is an embroidery method using a hooked needle that requires extraordinary skill and patience.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooked. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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hooked
adjective1
: shaped like or provided with a hook
2
a
: addicted to narcotics
b
: fascinated by or fond of something
hooked on skiing
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