opined

[ oh-pahynd ]

adjective

1. held or expressed as an opinion:

   On this website we debunk all the frequently opined arguments and myths around the gender pay gap.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of opine.

Other Words From

• un·o·pined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of opined¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; opine ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective ; opine ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb

Example Sentences

Ukrainian commentators applauded the step, but many bleakly opined that it was too little, too late.

From Los Angeles Times

In a legal filing submitted during that case, Georgia Tech scientist Jenny Houlroyd opined that neither wet cutting nor wearing masks — commonly recommended safeguards — would make engineered stone safe to cut.

From Los Angeles Times

As George Carlin opined, our horrible politicians are brought up in American families, go to American schools, American churches, watch American television, read American newspapers, belong to American clubs and eat at American restaurants.

From Salon

They’ve apparently struck a chord with millions who are tired of divisive rhetoric and want a better future “for our children and grandchildren,” as many speakers have opined.

From Salon

"When he helped you quit your addictions, you imbued him with supernatural power," he opined.

From Salon

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