keyed

Definitions of keyed
  1. adjective
    fitted with or secured by a key
    “a keyed instrument”
    “the locks have not yet been keyed”
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    keyless
    lacking or not requiring a key
  2. adjective
    set to a key or tone
    synonyms:
    tonal
    having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘keyed'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family