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

That's pretty vague, but the season 2 teaser trailer highlights several of the aforementioned foes and woes, from a host of haunted dolls and a swarm of bees to a flaming, winged creature and the gnarly sight of Tyler (Hunter Doohan) in his Hyde form. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025

The looks ranged from a simple brown sweater and completely bare face to a chic denim ensemble with a dramatic winged liner and stacks of silver jewelry. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2025

If only someone walked by licking an ice-cream bar in the shape of a handmaid’s winged bonnet, this picture of a sanitized, commercialized Gileadland would be complete. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025

And lastly, apply a warm shadow to your lids—then finish off with winged liner, fluffy eyelashes, and a matte lip combo. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 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