Titled
ˈtaɪtld
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a title to (a book, movie, article, etc.).
ˈtaɪtld
To give a title to something
The artist titled his painting 'Sunrise Over the Mountains'.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're naming your pet cat. Titled means you're giving something a name, like when you name a book or a movie. For instance, if your friend writes a story, they might 'title' it 'The Magical Treehouse'.
👶 For kids: When you give something a name, like a book or a movie, you 'title' it.
More Examples
She titled her blog post 'Tips for a Successful Vacation'.
The committee titled the project 'Innovation Initiative'.
How It's Used
"The author titled his new novel 'The Silent City'."
"The director titled the documentary 'Hidden Truths'."
Having a title, usually a title of nobility or a formal designation.
ˈtaɪtld
Having a title or official designation
The titled members of the aristocracy attended the ball.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone is a 'Sir' or a 'Lady'. Titled means they have a special official name, like a title, often because of their family or what they do. For instance, the 'titled' members of the royal family.
👶 For kids: If someone has a special name that tells us they are important, like a queen or a knight, they are 'titled'.
More Examples
She comes from a titled family with a long history.
The titled property was passed down through generations.
How It's Used
"The titled nobility of the country were invited to the gala."
"The titled guests were seated in the front row."
From Middle English titel(e), from Old French title, from Latin titulus ('inscription, title').
Used since the 14th century, initially as a verb related to writing a title on a document or book, later extended to describe people with titles.
Memory tip
Think of giving a name to a book – you title it!
Word Origin
"inscription, title"