Clothed

Clothed is a word used to describe a person or thing that is wearing clothing. In grammar, clothed is the past participle form of the verb to clothe, and it can function as an adjective (such as in "a clothed traveler") or as part of a passive construction ("the traveler was clothed").

Etymology: The verb clothe comes from Old English clāthian, related to cloth, with modern spelling influenced by the noun cloth. The past participle is clothed in most varieties of English; in some contexts, especially American, "clothed" is standard, while "clad" is a common synonym in literary or historical prose.

Usage: Clothed emphasizes the fact of wearing clothes rather than the type of clothing. It contrasts with "unclothed" or "naked." In formal, legal, or descriptive writing, phrases such as "fully clothed" or "clothed in robes" are common.

Synonyms and style: "clad" is a frequent literary synonym; "dressed" is more common in everyday usage. "Clothed" tends to appear in formal, technical, or historical contexts, whereas "unclothed" or "undressed" describes the opposite state.

Related topics include clothing, dress, armor, and nakedness.