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armored

/ˈɑːr.mɚd/
(UK: armoured)
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armored Lexical Profile

armored Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Covered with or protected by hard metal plating or other strong protective material.

Example

"The bank transferred the cash reserves in a heavily armored security truck."

2

American Having a protective outer covering of bone, scales, or chitin (of an animal or plant).

Example

"The armadillo is a distinctive mammal with an armored shell made of bony plates."

3

American Emotionally guarded or psychologically defended against vulnerability or criticism.

Example

"After years of public scrutiny, the politician developed an armored demeanor during interviews."

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• Rhymes for armored

• Nearby Words

armlock
armoire
armor
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armorless
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'armor', which entered Middle English via Old French 'armure', from Latin 'armatura' (equipment, armor), ultimately from 'arma' (defensive arms or tools).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armored. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armored
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