jousted

[dʒaʊstɪd]

jousted Definition

• 1. compete closely for superiority or advantage
• 2. fight on horseback with lances, especially as a medieval sport

Using jousted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jousted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two teams jousted for the championship title.

• Example

  The knights jousted in front of the king and queen.

• Example

  The politicians jousted over the issue during the debate.

jousted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jousted

• compete
• contest
• battle
• duel

Phrases with jousted

• jousting match

  a competition between two people on horseback using lances

  Example

  The jousting match was the highlight of the festival.

• jousting tournament

  a series of jousting matches between multiple competitors

  Example

  The jousting tournament drew crowds from all over the kingdom.

• jousting armor

  armor worn by a knight during a jousting match

  Example

  The jousting armor was heavy and cumbersome.

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Summary: jousted in Brief

'Jousted' [dʒaʊstɪd] means to compete closely for superiority or advantage, or to fight on horseback with lances, especially as a medieval sport. It can be used to describe any type of competitive situation, such as a political debate or a sports match. 'Jousted' is often associated with medieval times and can be seen in phrases like 'jousting match' and 'jousting armor.'