stewed
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for stewed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Cooked slowly in liquid.
Synonyms
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
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.
Full origin of stewed →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.
