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

Hairdresser Halley Brisker styled Moore’s auburn tresses in a middle part, while makeup artist Kay Montano gave her a mauve lip, winged eyeliner and rosy blush. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024

The Stanley logo, a winged bear with a crown, appears on the front and bottom of the mug. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024

Among these finds were a pair of gold earrings featuring depictions of lion heads; a gold earring in the form of a naked, winged Eros figure with a scepter in his right hand and a wreath in his left; and a gold necklace. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Rays of golden light beam down from a winged celestial being to pierce the humble saint’s hands, feet and side, echoing the mortal wounds suffered during Christ’s crucifixion. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 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