# hooded

/ˈhʊdɪd/ (US) · /hˈʊdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hooded
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

having a hood or a covering for the head. It can also describe eyes that are partly covered by a fold of skin.

For teachers: having a hood attached to the garment; alternatively, describes eyes where the upper eyelid is partially obscured by a fold of skin.

## Examples

- He wore a hooded sweatshirt to stay warm.
- The suspect was last seen wearing a dark hooded jacket and blue jeans.
- The actress's hooded eyes gave her a naturally mysterious and sultry expression that became her signature look on screen.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun.

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