Panoplied

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To be dressed in a splendid variety of gear or attire that offers comprehensive coverage or embellishment
2. To be outfitted with an impressive assortment of elements that serve both protective and decorative functions
3. Wearing or displaying a complete and impressive set of clothing or equipment that covers comprehensively

Etymology: "Panoplied" is the past participle of the verb "panoply," which is in turn a noun turned verb, built on the noun "panoply" (a full suit of armor). The noun "panoply" comes from Greek "panoplia," literally "full armor," formed from "pan" meaning "all" and "hoplon" meaning "tool" or "arms." The Greek elements combine into a single image: a warrior equipped from head to toe. The verb sense of "panoply" grew out of that picture. To be panoplied is to be dressed in such complete and splendid gear that the armor itself becomes the point, whether it is for defense or for display. Over time the protective sense softened, so the word now suggests that a thing or person is surrounded by a striking array of impressive items, with the ornament as important as the function.

Synonyms: arrayed, dressed, clad

Antonyms: undressed