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What is another word for shawled?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɔːld] (IPA)

The word shawled is a verb that refers to the action of wrapping or covering oneself with a shawl or similar garment. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. For example, the word cloaked is similar in meaning, describing the action of covering or concealing oneself. The word draped can also be used to describe the action of covering oneself with a shawl or other fabric. Another synonym for shawled could be veiled, which implies a more secretive or mysterious aspect to the act of covering oneself. Finally, the word swathed can also be used, which suggests a more extensive or complete covering of the body.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shawled

The proposition of a "stroll" in such weather was very little to Mr. Merl's taste; but his curiosity was stronger than even his fear of a drenching, and having muffled and shawled himself as if for an Arctic winter, they set out together from the inn.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
His arms were folded round a shawled bundle.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
For an instance there is the delightful picture of a child clasping its mother round the knees, whilst the mother, shawled for an evening concert, bends affectionately down- "Good Night!
"George Du Maurier, the Satirist of the Victorians"
T. Martin Wood

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unpleasant experience
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