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Meaning of Winged
Having wings or wing-like appendages, or having a strong association with flight or the ability to glide through the air.
Definitions
- Having wings or wing-like appendages, such as an animal or a machine
- Resembling or characteristic of wings or flight
- Having or providing a strong association with freedom, lightness, or the ability to move quickly and effortlessly
Etymology of Winged
The word "winged" comes from the Old English word "wing" and the suffix "-ed", which forms the past tense or past participle of verbs
The word "wing" itself is thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "winkiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Flügel"
The word "winged" has been used in English since the 9th century to describe animals and objects with wings, and has also been used figuratively to describe things that are light, free, or effortless
Example Uses
- The winged horse soared through the sky, its mane and tail flowing behind it
- The winged creature had a beautiful, iridescent sheen to its feathers
- The new winged design of the airplane allowed it to fly faster and more efficiently
- The winged goddess was a symbol of freedom and liberation in ancient mythology