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Definition of hooded
hooded
/ˈhʊd.ɪd/
hood · ed
hooded Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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1
Having a hood attached, or wearing a hood over the head.
Example
"She pulled on a warm, hooded jacket before stepping out into the pouring rain."
2
Having large, heavy, or drooping eyelids that partially cover the eyes, often giving a secretive, sleepy, or guarded appearance.
Example
"The detective observed the suspect through heavy, hooded eyes without saying a word."
3
Having a hood-like part, crest, or distinctive coloration on the head or neck (of an animal or plant).
Example
"We spotted a hooded crow perched high on the branches of the old oak tree."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old English noun 'hōd', meaning a soft covering for the head, combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed' to denote possessing or wearing a hood.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hooded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hooded