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clothed

adjective

Simple meaning

Sometimes used in combination.

Pronunciation

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klohthd
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkloʊðd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

    “Clothed and in his right mind"- Bible.”

  2. Covered with a cloth.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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fully clothedwell clotheddensely clothed

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Inflected forms

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  • clothnounBase word

    Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.

  • clotheverbBase word

    Provide with clothes or put clothes on.

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Synonyms

Sense: wearing or provided with clothing

Antonyms

Sense: wearing or provided with clothing

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