Definition

Describing something that is covered or protected by a bonnet, or referring to someone who is wearing a bonnet.

Example

The bonneted child played in the garden, her head shaded from the sun.

Conversation

Did you see that lady in the park wearing a bonneted hat?

Yeah, it looked so cute and old-fashioned!

I love how bonneted styles can be so charming.

Absolutely! They remind me of summer picnics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bonneted → The word 'bonneted' is derived from 'bonnet' (from Old French *bonet*, meaning a type of head covering) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). Thus, 'bonneted' refers to being in a state of wearing a bonnet or having a bonnet on.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bonnet' as a type of head covering, and remember that 'bonneted' means being in the state of wearing one.

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