gloved
Definition
Adjective: * Having the hands covered with gloves: Describes a person or a hand that is wearing a glove or gloves.
Usage
The word "gloved" is used attributively, almost always placed directly before a noun to describe it. It specifies that the subject is wearing gloves, often to imply protection, formality, concealment, or a specific function.
Examples
- The gloved hand reached out to shake mine. (The hand was covered by a glove.)
- For safety, only gloved technicians are allowed to handle the chemical samples. (Technicians whose hands are covered with gloves.)
- The magician made a coin disappear with a swift motion of his gloved fingers. (Fingers covered by a glove.)
- The portrait showed the aristocrat in a fine coat and gloved hands. (Hands covered with gloves, indicating formal attire.)
Advanced Usage
- "Gloved" vs. "Ungloved": "Gloved" is often used in direct contrast to "ungloved" (bare-handed) to highlight a difference.
- He touched the artifact with a gloved hand, but his assistant, ungloved, was instructed not to.
- In descriptive or literary contexts, "gloved" can add atmospheric or character detail.
- The mysterious figure offered a gloved hand from the shadows.
Variants and Related Words
- Glove (n): A covering for the hand with separate sections for each finger.
- Ungloved (adj): Not wearing gloves; bare-handed.
Synonyms
- Gauntleted (adj): Specifically wearing a protective glove, often of leather or metal (a gauntlet). This is a more specific type of gloved hand.
- Covered (adj): A very general synonym, but lacks the specific detail of being covered .
Antonyms
- Barehanded (adj): Using or involving the hands without gloves or other protection.
- Ungloved (adj): Not wearing gloves.
Adjective
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