hooded

UK: ˈhʊdɪd | US: ˈhʊdɪd

Definition
  1. adj. 1. Wearing or having a hood.

  2. adj. 2. Shaped like or resembling a hood.

  3. adj. 3. Concealed or hidden, often with a sinister implication (e.g., "hooded figure").

Structure
hood <covering for the head>ed <adjective suffix indicating possession or state>
Etymology

The word "hooded" derives from the Old English "hōd," meaning a soft covering for the head, which evolved into the modern "hood." The suffix "-ed" is added to form an adjective, indicating the state of having or wearing a hood. Over time, "hooded" expanded metaphorically to describe anything resembling a hood or suggesting concealment, often with mysterious or ominous undertones.

Examples
  1. The monk wore a hooded robe to shield himself from the cold.

  2. The owl's hooded eyes gave it a wise and mysterious appearance.

  3. A hooded figure lurked in the alley, making the pedestrians uneasy.

  4. The flower has a hooded petal that protects its delicate center.

  5. She pulled her hooded jacket tighter as the rain began to fall.