steamed
9 synonyms and 2 antonyms for steamed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Cooked using steam.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Cooked using steam.
“We ordered steamed dumplings and rice.”
Opposites
How to use steamed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
steamed vegetables
get steamed up
The "angry" sense is informal — best kept to casual speech, not formal writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does “steamed” mean?
The word “steamed” means cooked using steam. In plain terms, either cooked by steam, or informally, angry.
How do you pronounce “steamed”?
“Steamed” is pronounced steemd (/stiːmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “steamed” in a sentence?
Here is “steamed” used in a sentence: “We ordered steamed dumplings and rice.”
What part of speech is “steamed”?
“Steamed” is an adjective.
Is “steamed” a common word?
“Steamed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “steamed” have?
“Steamed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked using steam.
