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

Gaga kept her glam simple with a pink lip and winged eyeliner. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Here are their pro tips for returning winged guests to the wild: Turn off all lights to guide the bird toward an open door or window. —Jessica Boehm, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025

She’s positioned on a rug in a white jacket, her brunette bangs hovering over her eyes, which are dazzling in precisely winged eyeliner. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025

Kravitz wore her brunette tresses in a sleek updo with loose tendrils, while her makeup consisted of beige eye shadow, winged eyeliner and a nude lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 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