voiced
/vɔɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having a specified kind of voice.
Adjective
Examples
a shrill-voiced little boy
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “voiced” mean?
Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.
Is “voiced” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.