stockinged
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈstɒkɪŋd/
KK: /ˈstɑkɪŋd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who is wearing stockings, typically referring to a style of dress or appearance.
Example
She looked elegant in her stockinged legs and high heels.
Conversation
I love how stylish you look in those stockinged shoes.
Thanks! They really add a nice touch to my outfit.
I might need to get a pair like that for myself.
You should! They make everything feel more elegant.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
legged
hosiery
covered
Antonyms
bare
naked
exposed
verb
Definition
To have put on or worn stockings, typically referring to a past action.
Example
She had already stockinged her legs before the party started.
Tense Forms
Past: stockinged
Past Participle: stockinged
Conversation
Did you see how she stockinged her legs for the party?
Yeah, it was such a great look for her!
I thought it really added a nice touch to her outfit.
Root Explanation
Stockinged → The word is derived from 'stocking' (from Old English 'stoc', meaning a covering for the foot) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). The term 'stockinged' refers to being in a state of wearing stockings or having stockings on.
Memory Tip
Think of 'stocking' as a covering for the foot, and the '-ed' shows that someone is in a state of wearing them.
Visually Confused Words
unstockinged
unstocking