adj
Uncommon
steamed
steemd
Steamed (adj) means Cooked using steam. Example: “We ordered steamed dumplings and rice.”
adj
1
Cooked using steam.
"We ordered steamed dumplings and rice."
2
Angry or annoyed.
"He was pretty steamed about the parking ticket."
How to use steamed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither cooked by steam, or informally, angry.
When to use it
The "angry" sense is informal — best kept to casual speech, not formal writing.
Common pairings
steamed vegetables
get steamed up
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more steamed
- Superlative
- most steamed
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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.
