walled
/wɔːld/ (bre, ipa) · /wɑːld/ (ame, ipa)
walled — adjective
- walledpositive
- walledercomparative
- walledestsuperlative
1. enclosed by walls of stone, brick, or concrete, usually for protection, privacy,
enclosed by walls of stone, brick, or concrete, usually for protection, privacy, or decoration.
The ancient walled city of Ávila in Spain draws visitors from around the world with its original Roman walls.
walled city — common collocation for historical towns
Imran's grandmother lives in a walled compound with iron gates and a guard.
walled compound — common for private residential estates
Guests at the hilltop hotel can eat breakfast in the walled garden while looking out over the valley.
Zuri opened the wooden door and stepped into the walled courtyard, where an old stone fountain stood in the centre.
The walled town of Montagnac has narrow streets that wind past old stone houses and a central market square.
- enclosed
Broader meaning — can refer to any type of barrier (fence, hedge, walls). 'Walled' specifically means made of stone, brick, or concrete.
- fortified
Stronger meaning — implies defensive walls built for military protection. 'Walled' can be decorative or protective.
- walled-in
Emphasises complete enclosure on all sides. Often carries a slight sense of being trapped or confined.
- open
Describes a space without any surrounding barrier.
文法句型
walled + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun to describe a place or building that has walls around it. The walls are usually made of stone, brick, or concrete and serve a practical purpose such as security or defining a boundary.