caged
word · lemma: cage
Definition
Kept inside a cage, usually so that one cannot escape. Can describe animals or, figuratively, people or emotions that are trapped or restricted.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for animals, but also has a metaphorical meaning for anything restricted or trapped ('caged feelings,' 'caged bird'). Common with passive verbs: 'was caged.' Used in both literal and figurative contexts; 'caged' sounds more formal or descriptive.
Spanish: enjauladoPortuguese (BR): enjauladoPortuguese (PT): enjauladoChinese (Simplified): 被关在笼子里的Chinese (Traditional): 被關在籠子裡的Hindi: पिंजरे में बंदArabic: محبوس في قفصBengali: খাঁচাবন্দিRussian: заключённый в клетку - в клеткеJapanese: 檻に入れられたVietnamese: bị nhốt trong lồngKorean: 우리 속에 갇힌Turkish: kafeste - kafese kapatılmışUrdu: پنجرے میں بندIndonesian: terkurung dalam sangkar
Example Sentences
The lion was caged at the zoo.
basic
The caged bird sang all day.
basic
He felt caged in his small apartment.
basic
Sometimes I feel caged by my responsibilities.
natural
She stared out the window like a caged animal longing for freedom.
natural
After weeks indoors, everyone felt a bit caged and restless.
natural