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seasoned

seasoned

2 4.1
Wood that has been dried so it is ready to use
  • adjective
  • /ˈsiːzənd/
translation icon : sazonado (comida)
  • The spicy, garlicky chicken wings are seasoned to perfection, making them a favorite at the party.
  • Italian seasoned
  • seasoned turkey
  • seasoned chicken

Examples

  • The chicken is well seasoned, but it doesn't have the grilling.

  • That is good beyond the fact that it's well seasoned, which is I think the number one mistake people make when it comes to steaks.

  • The regular fries were good, too, but a bit too seasoned for my taste.

    Blog text (14)
  • A good schnitzel is well-seasoned, crisp on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside.

    Blog text (3)
  • Jolie-Gray made crawfish etouffee the previous Sunday afternoon, and Dr. Marsh remarked on its smoothness, its perfectly seasoned savor.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Eggplant is perfectly seasoned, showcasing how delicious this underrated vegetable can be.

  • The regular fries were a bit too seasoned for my taste, but the burgers were just right.

Synonyms

aged
vsseasoned
29 4.1

Kept for some time to improve taste, like wine

is broader and covers exposure processing not only long maturation
corned
vsseasoned
2 4.6

Meat that is preserved in salty water with spices

is a narrow brine preservation method not the general exposure processing
salt-cured
vsseasoned
1 3.8

Made with salt so meat or fish do not go bad

uses broader exposure or aging methods not limited to salt treatment
cured
vsseasoned
3.2

Food preserved with salt, smoke, or drying

aims to improve suitability rather than mainly prevent decay

Antonyms

5 3.4

Not changed from its natural form

unseasoned
  • Specialized
5.5

Wood that is not dried and may crack or bend

Idioms

Food with a very strong taste, often more than you want

Compounds

With the right amount of salt and spices so it tastes great

Salt mixed with herbs and spices to add flavor to food

A politician with many years of experience in public office

A person very good at making deals and getting better terms

An experienced football player who leads the team and throws the ball

An experienced person who plans and leads a team or project

How Seasoned

aged
202 1.2
seasoned
2 4.1
cured
3.2
green
67 2.1
unseasoned
  • Specialized
5.5

Surface Forms

seasoned positive
seasoned comparative
seasoned superlative

Morphology

seasoned = season (transparent) = season + ed

A straightforward adjectival/past-participial formation from the verb 'season' meaning to flavor or to mature/treat, so learners who know the verb can infer the adjective.

Etymology

Seasoned for wood or food comes from the same season meaning 'time' and 'to make ready', and from the idea of 'seasoning' that changes things over time. So seasoned wood or firewood is dried and aged until it is right to use, which makes it stronger and less likely to warp.