panelled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpæn.əld/
KK: /ˈpænəld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been divided into sections or features panels, often used in reference to walls or furniture.
Example
The room was beautifully decorated with panelled walls that added a touch of elegance.
Conversation
Have you seen the panelled walls in the new café downtown?
Yes, they look really stylish and modern!
I love how they add character to the place.
Totally! It makes the atmosphere feel so cozy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
framed
sectioned
partitioned
Antonyms
unframed
plain
bare
verb
Definition
To cover or decorate a surface with panels, which are flat pieces of material.
Example
The walls were panelled with beautiful wood to give the room a warm feel.
Tense Forms
Past: panelled
Past Participle: panelled
Conversation
Did you see how they panelled the walls in that new café?
Yeah, it looks really cozy and stylish!
I love how panelled wood can change the vibe of a place.
Root Explanation
Panelled → It is formed from "panel" (from Old French *panel*, meaning a flat piece or section) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a past participle or completed action). The word "panelled" refers to something that has been fitted with or covered by panels.
Memory Tip
Think of a flat piece ('panel') that has been completed or added to something, which is what 'panelled' means.
Visually Confused Words
unpanelled
palled
unpaneled
nielled