gloved

IPA/ɡlʌvd/
KK[ɡlˈʌvd]IPA/ɡlʌvd/

gloved — adjective

  • glovedpositive
  • glovedercomparative
  • glovedestsuperlative

1. describes a hand or fingers that are covered or protected by a glove, or a perso

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Definition

describes a hand or fingers that are covered or protected by a glove, or a person who is wearing gloves.

Example

The surgeon's <<gloved>> hands moved with steady precision during the long operation.

attributive: gloved + noun (hands)

A <<gloved>> hand reached through the broken car window and grabbed the bag.

attributive: gloved + noun (hand)

Common collocations
  • gloved hand
  • gloved fingers
  • gloved hands
  • gloved care
  • gloved touch
Antonyms
  • bare

    describes skin or hands without a covering

Grammar Patterns

gloved + noun

Usage Note

Typically used attributively before a noun describing a body part (e.g., 'gloved hand', 'gloved fingers') or the person performing an action. The adjective does not have a comparative or superlative form.

Common Mistakes

She wore a gloved.
She wore a glove.
'gloved' is an adjective, not a noun; use 'glove' as a noun.
His hands were more gloved than hers.
His hands were gloved; hers were not.
'gloved' is not gradable and should not be used comparatively.

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: adjective/1

'Gloved' specifically describes hands or fingers that are inside a glove — a fitted hand covering. 'Covered' is broader: a hand could be covered by a bandage, a sleeve, or a glove. 'Protected' focuses on the purpose rather than the item: a hand might be protected by a glove, a shield, or safety equipment. Use 'gloved' when the image of a glove (surgical, winter, or work) is part of the scene you want the reader to picture.

gloved ↗covered ↗protected ↗

Common collocations

Nouns

Phrases

  • gloved hand
  • gloved fingers
  • with gloved hands

Etymology

Old EnglishEnglish

Formed by adding the suffix '-ed' to the noun 'glove', indicating 'provided with a glove' or 'wearing gloves'. The noun 'glove' comes from Old English 'glof', related to Old Norse 'glofi'.