wigged

/wigd/

Thân thiện

The judges all wigged and robed sat behind the bench.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Wearing a wig: Describes a person who has a wig (an artificial covering of hair) on their head.

Usage

The adjective "wigged" is used to describe the state of having a wig on. It is often used in formal, historical, or theatrical contexts. It typically follows a linking verb (like "was" or "were") or comes before a noun.

Examples

• The barrister was wigged and gowned for the court proceedings.
• In the 18th century, wigged gentlemen were a common sight.
• The actor playing the king appeared, fully wigged and costumed.

Advanced Usage

• "Wigged out": This is a completely different, informal slang phrase meaning to be extremely excited, agitated, or under the influence of drugs. It is not a direct variant of the adjective "wigged" but a separate phrasal verb idiom.
  • Example: He was totally wigged out after hearing the news.

Variants and Related Words

• Wig (noun): The artificial head of hair itself.
  • Example: She bought a new wig for the costume party.
• Wig (verb, informal): To make angry or upset; to scold.
  • Example: The coach will wig the team if they lose again.
• Unwigged (adjective): Not wearing a wig.
  • Example: The judge appeared unwigged in his chambers.

Synonyms

• Bewigged (a more formal synonym with the same meaning)

Antonyms

• Unwigged

Học thuật

Adjective

1. wearing a wig
   • the judges all wigged and robed