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stewed

1 antonym for stewed — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Cooked slowly in liquid.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Cooked slowly in liquid.

“We had stewed pears for dessert.”

2. adjective

Informal: drunk.

“By midnight he was completely stewed.”

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How to use stewed

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

stewed fruit stewed tea

The "drunk" sense is informal slang.

Etymology

From stew plus the past-tense suffix -ed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stewed” mean?
The word “stewed” means cooked slowly in liquid. In plain terms, slow-cooked in liquid, or (slang) very drunk.
How do you pronounce “stewed”?
“Stewed” is pronounced stood (/stuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stewed” in a sentence?
Here is “stewed” used in a sentence: “We had stewed pears for dessert.”
What part of speech is “stewed”?
“Stewed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stewed” have?
“Stewed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked slowly in liquid.

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