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sealed

 

[ siːld ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

document

Closed or secured with a seal.

Synonyms

closed, fastened, shut

Examples of usage

  • The envelope was sealed with wax.
  • She sealed the deal with a handshake.
Context #2 | Adjective

secret

Not open to the public or closed off from view.

Synonyms

confidential, private, secure

Examples of usage

  • The sealed room contained valuable documents.
  • The sealed section of the museum was under renovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "sealed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selado

🇮🇳 सील किया हुआ

🇩🇪 versiegelt

🇮🇩 disegel

🇺🇦 запечатаний

🇵🇱 uszczelniony

🇯🇵 封をされた

🇫🇷 scellé

🇪🇸 sellado

🇹🇷 mühürlü

🇰🇷 봉인된

🇸🇦 مغلق

🇨🇿 zapečetěný

🇸🇰 zapečatený

🇨🇳 密封的

🇸🇮 zapečateno

🇮🇸 innsiglað

🇰🇿 мөрленген

🇬🇪 დაბეჭდილი

🇦🇿 möhürlənmiş

🇲🇽 sellado

Etymology

The word 'sealed' originated from the Old French word 'seel', which means 'closed, shut, enclosed'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of sealing documents or objects goes back to ancient times when seals were used to authenticate or secure items. Over time, 'sealed' has evolved to encompass the ideas of closure, security, and confidentiality.

See also: seal, sealant, sealer, sealing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,901, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.