shielded — protected from harm, danger, or unpleasant experiences
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: protected from harm, danger, or unpleasant experiences
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃiːldɪd/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's children were carefully shielded from the paparazzi.
- My mom shielded me from dad's terrible cooking by always ordering pizza.
- The computer equipment must be shielded from electromagnetic interference.
shielded
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʃiːldɪd/]
protected from harm, danger, or unpleasant experiences
a young knight crouches behind a large metal shield as arrows bounce off its surface. The knight's body stays completely safe behind the protective barrier. Multiple arrows fly toward the knight from different directions but cannot reach him. The shield deflects each projectile away from his body. Other knights in the courtyard watch the defensive training exercise unfold. Some nod approvingly at the effective protection technique. the knight being protected from harm, danger, and attack
Shielded until healed, then the sword is wielded!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'scield', originally referring to the protective barrier used by warriors in combat. Over time, the term expanded beyond its literal sense of physical defense to encompass abstract forms of protection and safeguarding.
Breakdown
shield (a protective barrier) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a state of being protected or provided with a shield).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity's children were carefully shielded from the paparazzi.”
“My mom shielded me from dad's terrible cooking by always ordering pizza.”
“The computer equipment must be shielded from electromagnetic interference.”
“He shielded his wallet from his wife by hiding it in his sock drawer.”
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