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

Hadid wore her dirty blond tresses in a sleek bob, while her makeup consisted of winged eyeliner and a mauve lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024

Gideon wore the winged helmet of Hermes the messenger god, completing his outfit with the god's winged sandals. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

The Library of Congress says the Celts lighting of bonfires attracted insects, and thus the winged acrobats that gobbles them up. —Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Jenner wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of winged eyeliner, pink blush and a matte nude lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Oct. 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