pounded Meaning & Definition
What Does Pounded Mean?
As a verb, pounded means simple past and past participle of pound. As an adjective, it means Having undergone pounding.
Pounded at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | banged, pulverate and triturate |
| Comparative / superlative | more pounded, most pounded |
Pounded Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of pound
Pounded as an Adjective
- Having undergone pounding.
- Inebriated.
Verb
- To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
Verb
- To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
- To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
- To eat or drink very quickly.
You really pounded that beer!
- To pitch consistently to a certain location.
The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night.
- (of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.
As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent.
- To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
I was pounding her all night!
- To advance heavily with measured steps.
- To make a jarring noise, as when running.
The engine pounds.
- To wager a pound on.
Synonyms of Pounded
Pounded synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pounded
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pounded in a Sentence
You really pounded that beer!
The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night.
As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent.
I was pounding her all night!
The engine pounds.
Word Forms & Grammar
pounded
pounded (comparative more pounded, superlative most pounded)
Words That Rhyme With Pounded
Questions People Ask About Pounded
Is pounded a verb or an adjective?
Pounded is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for pounded?
Close synonyms of pounded are banged, pulverate and triturate. See the full list of pounded synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pounded?
The comparative form is more pounded and the superlative form is most pounded.