Crested Meaning in English
word · lemma: crest
ˈkɹɛstɪd
KRES-tid
kɹˈɛstɪd
KREST-id
Definition
Having a crest (a raised, often feathered, top part) on the head, usually used for birds, animals, or things shaped with a similar top.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in descriptions of birds ('crested bird'), also used for animals and sometimes for things with a raised top ('crested waves'). Formal or scientific contexts; rarely used in everyday conversation except for specific animals.
Spanish: crestado - con crestaPortuguese (BR): com crista - crestadoPortuguese (PT): com crista - crestadoChinese (Simplified): 有冠的 - 冠状的Chinese (Traditional): 有冠的 - 冠狀的Hindi: कलगीदार - जिस पर कलगी होArabic: مُتَوَّج - ذو عُرفBengali: ঝুঁটিযুক্ত - শিখরযুক্তRussian: хохлатый - гребенчатыйJapanese: トサカのある - 冠羽のあるVietnamese: có mào - có chópKorean: 볏이 있는 - 볏 달린Turkish: tepeliklı - ibikliUrdu: کلغی دار - چوٹ دار (گھوڑے/پرندے وغیرہ کے لیے)Indonesian: berjambul - bermahkota
Example Sentences
The crested duck has a big, fluffy tuft on its head.
basic
Some birds are born crested, while others are not.
basic
The crested lizard can lift the crest on its back.
basic
Did you see that beautiful crested crane by the lake?
natural
The waves grew tall and crested as the storm came in.
natural
He wore a funny crested hat to the party.
natural