Definition

Adjective: Wearing sandals; having sandals on one's feet.

Usage

The adjective "sandaled" describes a person or, sometimes in a figurative sense, feet that are clad in sandals. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).

Examples

• The sandaled monk walked silently through the temple gardens.
• Her feet were sandaled in simple leather straps.
• A crowd of sandaled tourists explored the ancient ruins.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative/Literary Use: Can be used to evoke a specific image, often associated with antiquity, simplicity, or warm climates.

Variants and Related Words

• Sandal (noun): A type of open shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps.
• Unsandaled (adjective): Not wearing sandals; barefoot or wearing other footwear.

Synonyms

• Shod (specifically with sandals)
• Sandalled (alternative spelling, chiefly British English)

Notes

"Sandaled" is the preferred spelling in American English. The spelling "sandalled" is common in British English. The word directly modifies the noun it describes to indicate the type of footwear.

Adjective

1. shod with sandals