Definition

Describing a structure that has features like a castle, such as towers and battlements.

Example

The old mansion was castellated, giving it a fairy-tale appearance.

Conversation

Have you seen that new house on the hill?

Yeah, it's amazing! It looks so castellated.

I love how it has those turrets; it feels like a fairy tale.

Totally! I wouldn't mind living in a castellated house like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Castellated is formed from "castellum" (meaning a small castle or fortified place) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word describes something that is in the state of being like a castle, often referring to buildings with battlements or castle-like features.

Memory Tip

Imagine a building that is in the 'state' ('-ated') of being like a 'small castle' ('castellum') — that's what castellated means.

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