Lidded
adjective
Having a lid or cover.
She stored the leftovers in a lidded container.

Often appears as...
- lidded jar
- lidded pot
adjective
Having a specific type or number of eyelids, typically used to describe animals' eyes.
The lizard is a one-lidded creature.

Often appears as...
- one-lidded
- double-lidded
Usage tips
Scientific
adjective
Having eyes that look a specific way, usually used poetically or figuratively.
He gave her a heavy-lidded stare.

Often appears as...
- heavy-lidded
- half-lidded
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Having eyelids that are closed or almost closed, often to show that someone is tired or being secretive.
Her lidded eyes gave nothing away of her thoughts.

Often appears as...
- lidded eyes
- lidded gaze
Usage tips
Figurative
adjective
Having a lid or cover.
She stored the leftovers in a lidded container.

Often appears as...
- lidded jar
- lidded pot
adjective
Having a specific type or number of eyelids, typically used to describe animals' eyes.
The lizard is a one-lidded creature.

Often appears as...
- one-lidded
- double-lidded
Usage tips
Scientific
adjective
Having eyes that look a specific way, usually used poetically or figuratively.
He gave her a heavy-lidded stare.

Often appears as...
- heavy-lidded
- half-lidded
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Having eyelids that are closed or almost closed, often to show that someone is tired or being secretive.
Her lidded eyes gave nothing away of her thoughts.

Often appears as...
- lidded eyes
- lidded gaze
Usage tips
Figurative
Definition 1 of 4

Practical Usage
Use 'lidded' to highlight an object's ability to be sealed or covered securely.

Bring a lidded mug to avoid spills.
Protective Quality
'Lidded' often implies that the contents are being protected or preserved.

Her jewelry was kept in a lidded box.
Practical Usage
Use 'lidded' to highlight an object's ability to be sealed or covered securely.

Bring a lidded mug to avoid spills.
Protective Quality
'Lidded' often implies that the contents are being protected or preserved.

Her jewelry was kept in a lidded box.
Practical Usage
Use 'lidded' to highlight an object's ability to be sealed or covered securely.

Bring a lidded mug to avoid spills.
Protective Quality
'Lidded' often implies that the contents are being protected or preserved.

Her jewelry was kept in a lidded box.
Quote examples
Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I think that if you grind your spices and keep them in small batches, you can use them in endless ways. The key thing is to have a spice mill or a coffee grinder, and to keep your spices cold and in tightly lidded boxes.

Quote examples
Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I think that if you grind your spices and keep them in small batches, you can use them in endless ways. The key thing is to have a spice mill or a coffee grinder, and to keep your spices cold and in tightly lidded boxes.

Example 1 of 1
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