Definition

Having sleeves, which are the parts of a garment that cover the arms.

Example

She wore a sleeved dress to the party.

Conversation

I just bought a new shirt that is sleeved and perfect for the weather.

That sounds nice! What color is it?

It's a deep blue, really soft material too.

Awesome! I bet it looks great on you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sleeved → It is formed from "sleeve" (from Old English *slēfa*, meaning a covering for the arm) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past participle or adjective). The word "sleeved" describes something that has sleeves or is equipped with arm coverings.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sleeve' as a covering for your arm, and remember that 'sleeved' means something that has those arm coverings.

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