cowled

[ kould ]

adjective

1. wearing a cowl.
2. shaped like a cowl; cucullate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowled¹

First recorded in 1555–65; cowl + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Then, shaven, cowled, grimly grinning, he declares “I’m Batman,” the line straight from 1989.

From Seattle Times

Wesley Clark’s “I See You Here & Forever” is a seven-foot statue, made of painted foam and resin, of a man with a cowled head.

From Washington Post

One untitled piece captures Hammons in a hooded winter coat with palms pressed together, as if he were a cowled monk praying.

From New York Times

Among the Bottega skins, however, were also skinny knits with an asymmetric weave across the bust, crystal cowled disco dresses and slick one-shouldered sheaths that curve off-center around the lower back.

From New York Times

Jackets were oversize on top; pants high-waisted and pleated; dresses draped and cowled at the chest to create exaggerated curves.

From New York Times