jacketed
/ˈdʒækɪtɪd/
ADJECTIVE
1. Dressed in a jacket or clothing
Wearing a jacket or being dressed, covered, or outfitted in a particular type of clothing.
1.1. Wearing clothing and garments
Used to describe a person or animal dressed in clothing, particularly when wearing a jacket, coat, uniform, or other outer garment.
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- The jacketed officer stood at the entrance to the building.
- The workers were jacketed and equipped for the cold weather.
- The jacketed passengers waited outside the station.
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1.2. Wearing decorative or formal attire
Used to describe someone dressed in elaborate, formal, ceremonial, or specially arranged clothing.
Synonyms
- arrayed
- costumed
- enrobed
- gowned
- suited
- frocked
- caparisoned
- vestured
- bedight
- bedecked
Antonyms
- disrobed
- undressed
- disarrayed
Examples
- The jacketed performers appeared on stage in elaborate costumes.
- The traditionally jacketed horse was prepared for the ceremonial procession.
Related Words
- ceremonial
- formalwear
- costume
- ornamentation
- decoration
- finery
- regalia
ADJECTIVE
2. Enclosed or covered by an outer layer
Surrounded, encased, or enclosed within a protective outer covering or jacket.
2.1. Protective covering and insulation
Used to describe objects, cables, machinery, or materials surrounded by an outer protective layer that provides insulation, containment, or resistance to damage.
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- The jacketed cables were inspected for damage before installation.
- The jacketed pipe provided additional insulation against heat loss.
- The jacketed component was designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
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2.2. Books and document coverings
Used to describe books, manuscripts, or printed materials enclosed in an external cover or protective jacket.
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- The jacketed manuscript lay on the desk, awaiting the editor's review.
- She proudly displayed her jacketed book on the shelf among literary classics.
Related Words
- book jacket
- dust jacket
- manuscript
- book cover
- binding
- protective sleeve
- publication
VERB
3. To enclose or encase in a covering
To surround an object with a jacket or another protective outer covering.
3.1. Protective enclosure and covering
Used to describe the action of enclosing or covering an object with an external layer to protect it, preserve it, or provide insulation.
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- The engineer jacketed the cables to protect their internal wiring.
- The manufacturer jacketed the metal component to prevent corrosion.
- The antique rifle was carefully jacketed to preserve its historical significance.