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

Getty Images Because the lashes and her sheer black gown with a sculptural, winged bodice were the obvious centerpiece of her look, Pugh kept her hair and makeup simple. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025

Tyla’s makeup consisted of tan eye shadow, winged eyeliner and a gradient nude lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

The leather dress had layers of winged cut-outs and a floatier tulle train that extended into a mermaid tail. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025

The sea dragons return from Ne Zha 1, long and flowing creatures like the kinds referenced in traditional Chinese dragon dances as opposed to the winged monsters of American fantasy. —Fred Topel, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for winged

• ringed
• stringed
• tinged