impaled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈpeɪld/
KK: /ɪmˈpeɪld/
adjective
Definition
Fixed or secured to something by being pierced through.
Example
The flag was impaled on a sharp stake during the storm.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more impaled
Superlative: most impaled
Conversation
Did you see that movie where the character gets impaled by a tree branch?
Yeah, that scene was so shocking!
I couldn't believe how realistic the effects looked when he got impaled.
Totally! It made the movie way more intense.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pierced
stabbed
skewered
Antonyms
released
freed
liberated
verb
Definition
To pierce or stab something with a sharp object, often resulting in it being fixed in place.
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy's spear during the battle.
Tense Forms
Past: impaled
Past Participle: impaled
Conversation
Did you hear about the movie where someone gets impaled by a tree branch?
Yeah, I saw that scene; it was pretty intense!
I didn't expect it to happen so suddenly, though.
Root Explanation
Impaled → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not or into) and "palus" (from Latin, meaning stake or pole). The word describes the act of being pierced or thrust onto a stake.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'thrust onto' ('palus') something, which helps you remember that 'impaled' means to be pierced.
Visually Confused Words
pimpled
implead
paled
implumed
impledge
gimbaled