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vaulted

/ˈvɔːl.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Constructed or covered with an arched roof or ceiling, typically resulting in a high, spacious interior.

Example

"Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, illuminating the cathedral's high vaulted ceiling."

2

Having a rounded, hollow, or overarching anatomical structure, such as the roof of the mouth or the upper part of the skull.

Example

"Anthropologists examined the hominid skull and noted its distinctly vaulted cranium."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'vaulted' (having a high, arched ceiling) with 'vaunted' (praised or boasted about extravagantly).

• Rhymes for vaulted

• Nearby Words

vaughan
vaughn
vault
vaulted
vaulter
vaulting
vaunted

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'vault', which comes from Old French 'voute' (an arch or arched ceiling), ultimately tracing back to Vulgar Latin 'volvita', from the Latin verb 'volvere' meaning 'to roll or turn'.

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