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crowned

 

[ kraʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

royalty, achievement

To be crowned means to be officially made a king or queen in a formal ceremony. It often involves placing a crown on the head of the monarch as a symbol of their royal authority. Additionally, the term can also refer to the act of honoring someone for their achievements, such as being crowned champion in a competition. The ceremony itself is typically filled with various traditional rites and can be an elaborate event.

Synonyms

appointed, designated, enthroned

Examples of usage

  • She was crowned queen during a grand ceremony.
  • The athlete was crowned champion after winning the tournament.
  • He felt a sense of pride when he was crowned the best writer of the year.

Translations

Translations of the word "crowned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coroado

🇮🇳 राजसी

🇩🇪 gekrönt

🇮🇩 dikenakan mahkota

🇺🇦 коронований

🇵🇱 ukoronowany

🇯🇵 戴冠した

🇫🇷 couronné

🇪🇸 coronado

🇹🇷 taçlandırılmış

🇰🇷 왕관을 쓴

🇸🇦 مُتَوَجّ

🇨🇿 korunovaný

🇸🇰 korunovaný

🇨🇳 加冕的

🇸🇮 kronan

🇮🇸 kórónaður

🇰🇿 тәжден

🇬🇪 კროლილი

🇦🇿 təqdir olunmuş

🇲🇽 coronado

Etymology

The word 'crowned' originates from the Old English term 'cyrn' meaning 'to place a crown upon', which is derived from the Latin 'corona', meaning crown or garland. The transition of the word into various forms in the English language reflects the historical importance of crowns in royal ceremonies and the transition of power. Over the centuries, the significance of being crowned has evolved, being not only limited to monarchs but also extending to other fields such as sports and awards, symbolizing recognition and exaltation. The custom of crowning can be traced back thousands of years, existing in various cultures around the world where crowns serve as powerful symbols of leadership, sovereignty, and achievement.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,120 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.