medalled

The athlete proudly displayed his medalled uniform.

Definition

Adjective:
- Awarded a medal: "medalled" describes someone who has been decorated with a medal, typically for achievement in sports, military service, or other competitive fields.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

"medalled" as a past participle: It can function as a verb form meaning "to have been awarded a medal."
- He medalled in the 100-metre sprint at the last Olympics. (He won a medal in that event.)
"medalled" in compound adjectives: Occasionally used to form compound adjectives like "multi-medalled" (having won many medals).
- The multi-medalled gymnast retired after the games. (The gymnast who won several medals.)

Variants and Related Words

Medal (noun): a small, flat piece of metal awarded for achievement.
- She received a medal for her bravery. (An award in the form of a metal disc.)
Medalist (noun): a person who has won a medal.
- The gold medalist stood on the podium. (The winner of a gold medal.)
Unmedalled (adjective): not having received a medal.
- The unmedalled team trained just as hard. (The team without medals.)
Medallion (noun): a large medal or a decorative pendant resembling a medal.
- He wore a gold medallion around his neck. (A large ornamental medal.)

Synonyms

Decorated: awarded a medal or honor.
- The decorated soldier was saluted. (A soldier who has received medals.)
Honored: given an award or distinction.
- The honored guest was a medalled veteran. (A person who has been given an honor.)
Awarded: granted a prize or recognition.
- The awarded competitor smiled. (The competitor who received an award.)

Related Idioms

"Wear one's medals": to display one's awards proudly, often literally.
- The veteran wore his medals on Remembrance Day. (He displayed his medals on his chest.)
"A medal for bravery": a common phrase referring to a specific type of award.
- He earned a medal for bravery in battle. (An award for courageous acts.)