medaled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɛd.əld/
KK: /ˈmɛdld/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who has been awarded a medal for achievement or excellence in a particular field.
Example
The medaled athlete proudly displayed her awards at the ceremony.
Conversation
Did you see that the athlete medaled in the last competition?
Yeah, it was impressive! I can't believe how fast they were.
I know! It’s amazing to think they’re a medaled champion now.
For sure, it really inspires me to train harder.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
awarded
decorated
honored
Antonyms
unrecognized
ignored
overlooked
verb
Definition
To have received a medal as an award for achievement or success in a competition or event.
Example
She medaled in the swimming competition, winning a gold medal.
Tense Forms
Past: medaled
Past Participle: medaled
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah medaled in the competition last weekend?
No way! That’s amazing!
Yeah, she really trained hard for it.
Root Explanation
Medaled → It is formed from "medal" (from Old French *medaille*, meaning a coin or a medal) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "medaled" means having been awarded a medal, typically for achievement or honor.
Memory Tip
Think of receiving a 'medal' for an achievement, and the '-ed' shows that this has already happened — that's why 'medaled' means you have been awarded a medal.
Visually Confused Words
unmedaled
bemedaled
measled
unmedalled
bemedalled
mendable