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

Structured like a slasher, the film rounds up an ensemble of sinners who are picked off by winged creatures and other demonic entities before realizing the path to salvation. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025

While the actress completed her outfit with a natural makeup look, Kai added dramatic winged eyeliner and smoky eyeshadow. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025

The bugs collected included common flies — and a wide range of other, mostly winged species. —Alana Wise, NPR, 12 Sep. 2025

Go Bird Watching At The Viera Wetlands The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera is a haven for winged creatures great and small, as well as native plants. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 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