adj
Uncommon
clarified
KLA-rih-fyd
Clarified (adj) means Made clear, especially a liquid with impurities strained or settled out. Example: “The recipe calls for two tablespoons of clarified butter.”
adj
1
Made clear, especially a liquid with impurities strained or settled out.
"Clarified butter is made by removing water and impurities from butter."
"The recipe calls for two tablespoons of clarified butter."
How to use clarified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCleared of impurities — most familiar in cooking ("clarified butter") but also used for explanations that have been made clear.
Common pairings
clarified butter
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What does “clarified” mean?
The word “clarified” means made clear, especially a liquid with impurities strained or settled out. In plain terms, cleared of impurities — most familiar in cooking ("clarified butter") but also used for explanations that have been made clear.
How do you pronounce “clarified”?
“Clarified” is pronounced KLA-rih-fyd (/ˈklæɹɪfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “clarified” in a sentence?
Here is “clarified” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for two tablespoons of clarified butter.”
What part of speech is “clarified”?
“Clarified” is an adjective.
Is “clarified” a common word?
“Clarified” is an uncommon word in modern English.
