forged

adjective

ˈfȯrjd 

1

: formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat

especially : made into a desired shape by heating and hammering

forged blades

a cold forged sword

2

: made falsely especially with intent to deceive

forged signatures

a forged document

Synonyms

• counterfeit
• fake
• false

Examples of forged in a Sentence

a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other hand, the forged carbon edition on a rubber strap will set you back at EUR 449 / INR 39,995 (not available in the U.S.). —Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

He’s charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025

Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside. —Literary Hub july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025

Beneath all of that bodywork, the bike sits on a forged aluminum frame with two batteries located low down and a third above them (on the three-battery model, which is otherwise a storage space). —Utkarsh Sood june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of forgen "to forge entry 2"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for forged

• disgorged
• engorged
• gorged