sealed
Translation
sealed, closed tightly
Examples
The document was in a sealed envelope.
The document was in a sealed envelope.
Grammar Patterns
a sealed ((sth.)) The document was in a sealed envelope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: closed, airtight, watertight; Antonyms: open, unsealed
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to seal', from Old French 'seel' (a stamp).
Memory Tips
Think of something 'sealed' for freshness, like a jar of jam. The 'seal' is broken to open it.