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

Loves of His Life In 2024, Brolin penned a loving tribute to Trevor for his eldest child’s 36th birthday. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Morgan Lehmann and Victoria Bata penned the first draft of the script with Boone and his writing partner Knate Lee handling revisions. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Alongside the photos, Collins penned an emotional tribute to the show and her character. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

If Disney writers had penned this tale, Kaepernick would have landed a contract, reclaimed a starting job and shined — cementing his legacy as an iconic NFL quarterback and activist. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Bessent move drew criticism from his mentor, legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who penned an (AI-assisted) op-ed in The Wall Street Journal warning that efforts to suppress yields would backfire. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Kelce penned a special message for Worthy, who shared a photo of the jersey on his Instagram story. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Despite being a point of contention for Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve publicly admonished him for revealing personal details about Diana for financial gain, this memoir is only one of several royal tell-alls penned by Burrell. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Knox also penned an episode of the miniseries, in which she’s portrayed by Grace Van Patten. — Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2026