fleeced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fliːst/
KK: /flist/
adjective
Definition
Having a soft, fluffy surface, similar to the texture of wool.
Example
The fleeced blanket kept me warm on the cold night.
Conversation
I just bought this new jacket, and it feels so fleeced inside.
That sounds really comfortable! I love jackets like that.
Yeah, it's perfect for chilly days.
You should wear it when we go out this weekend!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soft
fluffy
woolly
Antonyms
rough
harsh
barren
verb
Definition
To have taken money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by tricking them.
Example
He fleeced his friends out of their savings by promising them a fake investment opportunity.
Tense Forms
Past: fleeced
Past Participle: fleeced
Conversation
I can't believe I fleeced myself with that online purchase.
What happened? Did you buy something expensive?
Yeah, I thought it was a great deal, but I got totally ripped off.
Root Explanation
Fleeced → The word 'fleeced' comes from the noun 'fleece' (from Old English 'flēos', meaning the wool of a sheep) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'fleeced' originally means to have had the fleece or wool taken away, often used metaphorically to describe being swindled or cheated.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'fleece' as the wool being taken away, and remember that 'fleeced' means to have been taken advantage of or cheated.
Visually Confused Words
unfleeced
unfleece
fleckled
fleaweed
fleaseed