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

To round out her beauty look, Lopez wore bronzy eye shadow with black winged eyeliner. —Lena Raab, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of winged eyeliner, coral blush, and a pinky nude lip liner. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

Invest in quality bird seed mixes that winged friends will eat. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025

Its driver minifigure is all suited up with a winged helmet and ready for action in the cockpit. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 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