adjective
fanned
fand
adjective
1
Spread out in the shape of a fan.
"The peacock's fanned tail feathers shimmered in the sun."
2
Stirred up or intensified, as with flames or emotions.
"Rumours fanned by social media spread within hours."
How to Use Fanned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of "fan" — either spread out fan-wise, or stirred up and made stronger.
Common pairings
fanned flames
fanned tail
Word Forms
more fanned comparative, most fanned superlative
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The peacock's _____ tail feathers shimmered in the sun.