Synonyms of penned

penned 1 of 3

adjective

as in enclosed

Related Words

• enclosed
• caged
• imprisoned
• chained
• bolted
• caught
• anchored
• tied
• confined
• immured
• leashed
• bound
• restrained
• fettered
• fastened
• shackled
• manacled
• kidnapped
• unfree

Dissimilar Words

• free
• loose
• escaped
• unrestrained
• unbound
• unconfined
• unleashed
• footloose
• unfettered
• unchained
• uncaged

penned

2 of 3

verb (1)

past tense of pen

as in housed

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

remember to pen up the dogs when visitors come over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• housed
• included
• enclosed
• encased
• surrounded
• confined
• caged
• enveloped
• corralled
• hedged
• contained
• hemmed (in)
• closeted
• fenced (in)
• immured
• walled (in)
• boxed (in)
• cooped (up)
• encaged
• bounded
• restricted
• encompassed
• limited
• mewed (up)
• encapsulated
• circumscribed
• encircled
• ringed
• framed
• enfolded
• cocooned
• armored
• encysted
• enframed
• enlaced
• encapsuled
• ensheathed
• enwombed
• ensphered

penned

3 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of pen

as in wrote

to compose and set down on paper the words of

though relatively unknown at the time of his death, the composer had penned some of the most memorable show tunes of his era

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrote
• authored
• composed
• scribbled
• recorded
• crafted
• printed
• scratched (out)
• typed
• formulated
• signed
• drafted
• rewrote
• prepared
• revised
• redrafted
• transcribed
• lettered
• recast
• framed
• cast
• drew up
• worded
• phrased
• autographed
• couched
• expressed
• penciled (in)
• typewrote
• registered
• put
• took down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penned

Adjective

According to the outlets, the complaint alleges Kristin Wert was struck from behind, thrown into the air and trampled after Party Bus escaped the penned area. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Writer and vocalist Linda Perry was later inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and penned hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Adele. — Ryan Brennan april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026

Michael McGrale also co-penned. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026

Verb

Original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa penned the book for the stage adaptation, which features original songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

He was released in 2006 and then penned his memoir, which was adapted into the movie by director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Terence Winter. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Piastri penned his latest long-term deal with McLaren on the eve of the 2025 season, and led the majority of last year’s world championship before ultimately finishing third, 10 points shy of Norris in the final standings. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Berg was a producer on the Sheridan-penned, Best Picture-nominated Hell or High Water (2016) and went on to produce Sheridan’s directorial effort, Wind River (2017). — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Belfort, who penned the 2007 memoir that inspired the film, did not respond to requests for comment in the documentary. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

On Monday, following the news of Neill’s passing, Ceberano shared the same photo on her Instagram and penned a heartfelt tribute. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 13 July 2026

Stepping back from these intimate, personal breakthroughs, the series’ broader conflict over land ownership comes to a head in the penultimate episode, which was penned by Cherokee writer Tom Hanada and helmed by Navajo filmmaker Sydney Freeland. — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy penned an open letter to Russia's Putin last month, proposing talks and saying Kyiv is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026