Ringed is an adjective with a few distinctclearly different from one another meanings. It can describe something shaped like a ring, something markedshowing visible lines, spots, or signs with colored bands, or, in older usagethe way a word or expression is used, a married woman wearing a wedding ring.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /rɪŋd/
Easy pronunciation: RINGD (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Primary sense: adjective meaning shaped like a ring.
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Ringed Meaning
circular with a hole in the middle
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: shaped like a ring
Example: The planet’s ringed shape made it easy to recognize in the image.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- ring-shaped — Direct equivalent for the shape sense.
- doughnut-shaped — Works in many contexts, though it is more descriptive than technical.
- annular — Technical term for ring-like shapes.
- annulate — Technical and less common; fits the shape sense.
- annulated — Technical adjective used for ring-marked or ring-shaped structures.
- circinate — Rare technical synonym for circular or ring-like form.
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Other Meanings of Ringed
Meaning 2
marked with bands or rings of color
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having colored rings around the body
Example: The ringed snake had dark bands along its body.
Meaning 3
married and wearing a wedding ring
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: wearing a wedding ring; lawfully married
Example: The old phrase “ringed wife” means a married woman.
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Ringed Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- ring-shaped
- doughnut-shaped
- annular
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use ringed to mean simply “married” in modern everyday English; that sense is old-fashioned and rare.
- Do not confuse ringed with ring-shaped: ringed can describe something that has a ring-like form, but ring-shaped is the clearer everyday synonym.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ringed mean?
Ringed usually means shaped like a ring. It can also describe animals or objects with colored bands, and in older usage it could mean married and wearing a wedding ring.
What is a simple synonym for ringed?
For the main sense, ring-shaped is the simplest synonym. In more technical writing, annular can also work.
Is ringed the same as married?
Only in an old-fashioned sense. In modern English, ringed usually refers to shape or markings, not marital status.
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