Synonyms for

Clad

Verb / klæd / Another word for clad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered or clothed in a particular way

Synonyms & similar words

garb dress cloak unclothed habilitate raiment enclothe invest drape robe clothed garment undress apparel adorn tog clothe fitout dressed attired robed garbed clothed covered wrapped enveloped encased shrouded veiled masked camouflaged concealed coated smothered blanketed overlaid sheathed shielded

Synonyms by register

Formal

covered sheathed enveloped adorned

Informal

dressed wearing decked out

Literary

vested garbed robed

Antonyms

bare uncovered naked stripped unclothed exposed

Common collocations

  • clad in armor
  • clad in steel
  • clad in white
  • clad in black
  • clad in leather
  • clad in stone
  • clad in glass

Word family

verb clothe
adjective clad

Usage note

Often used in the past participle form to describe what something is covered with, especially in a protective or decorative way. Can also be used as an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. She was clad in a beautiful dress for the party.
  2. The knight was clad in shining armor.
  3. The tree was clad in colorful leaves.
  4. The building was clad in brick.
  5. The baby was clad in a cozy onesie.

Quotes

  • My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords, my claws spears, the shock of my tail is a thunderbolt, my wings a hurricane, and my breath death!
  • The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
  • I don't think I'm a sex symbol. I'm just there. I don't think I'm any sexier than anybody else.

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