shuttered
adjective
Simple meaning
Often used in combination.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
shuhterdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃʌtɚd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
“A church with a shuttered belfry and spire.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
Used this way, shuttered is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“A church with a shuttered belfry and spire.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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A mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure.
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Synonyms
Sense: provided with shutters or shutters as specified
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