armored
UK: ˈɑːməd | US: ˈɑːrmərd
adj. protected by or covered with armor
adj. (figuratively) emotionally or mentally hardened
vt. past tense of "armor" (to equip with protective covering)
The word "armored" derives from the noun "armor," which entered Middle English from Old French "armure," meaning "protective gear." The root traces back to Latin "armatura" (equipment or armor), from "arma" (arms or weapons). The suffix "-ed" is a versatile English morpheme indicating either a past tense verb or an adjective describing a state (e.g., "covered with armor"). The term evolved from literal military use to metaphorical applications (e.g., "armored heart").
The armored vehicle rolled through the battlefield unscathed.
She felt emotionally armored after years of hardship.
The knights armored themselves before the siege.
His armored demeanor made it hard to gauge his true feelings.
The museum displayed an armored suit from the 15th century.