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shieldedprotected 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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Shielded until healed, then the sword is wielded!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈʃiːldɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈʃiːldɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootshield
Suffix--ed

🎵Rhyme

yieldedwieldedhealed
yielded
wielded
healed

🔗Collocations

shielded from view
shielded cable
shielded area
shielded from criticism
shielded workspace
heavily shielded
shielded environment

📝Examples

The celebrity's children were carefully shielded from the paparazzi.

😄 Fun example

My mom shielded me from dad's terrible cooking by always ordering pizza.

The computer equipment must be shielded from electromagnetic interference.

😄 Fun example

He shielded his wallet from his wife by hiding it in his sock drawer.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

protectedguardedsheltereddefendedcovered

Antonyms

exposedvulnerableunprotected

Related

shieldprotectiondefenseshelterguard

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