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

Riddle wore her blond tresses straightened, while her makeup consisted of brown eyeshadow, winged eyeliner and a glossy mauve-rose lip. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Jan. 2025

Norman Reedus and Léa Seydoux return, albeit with gray-blue skin in some scenes; a creepy talking puppet called Dollman debuts; George Miller hangs out with a winged cat. —Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025

The deity was recognized by its winged hood and the money pouch in its hand. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025

When Igor recovered, a wild, dazed look in his eyes made Caspar feel cold, as if some winged thing were passing over his soul. —Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 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