adj
reformed
adj
1
Having changed for the better; having given up bad habits or behavior.
"He's a reformed smoker who now runs marathons."
2
Relating to the branch of Protestantism associated with John Calvin.
"She attends a Reformed church."
How to Use Reformed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving improved one's behavior, or (capitalized) belonging to the Calvinist Protestant tradition.
Common pairings
reformed criminal
Reformed church
Word Forms
more reformed comparative, most reformed superlative
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