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

Meanwhile, fashion designer Stella McCartney penned sombr’s tribute, connecting the young artist’s musical upbringing and praising his ability to turn those influences into something that is vastly his own. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

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

See the full list below, along with photos and a sampling of five songs penned by each. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

This came just days after school president Richard McCullough penned an open letter to supporters pleading with them to show up for the student-athletes over the remainder of the 2026 season. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Probably from a satirical Journal de Paris article Franklin penned back in 1784. — Justin Pot, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2026

The Duchess of Sussex, 45, penned a note that appeared in the 2026 holiday catalog for her lifestyle brand, As ever. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine in more than 10 Marvel films, penned a tribute on Instagram. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Reducing Gulliver’s Travels to only a topsy-turvy tale of humans both tiny and massive is to ignore the savage intellect that penned its words. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews, who penned the first film, also wrote the screenplay for the sequel. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Jerusalem — In a political career that has spanned more than three decades, Benjamin Netanyahu has been written off too many times to count, only to prove the obituaries were penned prematurely. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026