Imprisoned (Adjective)
Meaning
Being in captivity.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rare bird was imprisoned in a cage in the museum, on display for the public to see.
- The infamous convict was imprisoned for 10 years without parole for his serious crimes.
- After being captured by the rebels, the prince was imprisoned in the dark, damp dungeons.
- Many endangered species are imprisoned in small enclosures for the sake of human entertainment.
- The innocent traveler was imprisoned for months before the authorities discovered their mistake.