Synonyms for

Cooked

Verb / kʊkt / Another word for cooked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

prepared or heated by baking, boiling, or frying

Synonyms & similar words

prepare falsify cook wangle fudge raw manipulate ready make misrepresent fix fake baked grilled fried roasted sauteed seared simmered stewed poached braised broiled barbecued scrambled sautéed pan-fried stir-fried flambéed microwaved pressure-cooked smoked

Synonyms by register

Formal

prepared processed rendered

Informal

done ready fixed made

Literary

baked roasted simmered

Antonyms

raw uncooked green fresh unprepared unprocessed

Common collocations

  • well cooked
  • lightly cooked
  • fully cooked
  • overcooked
  • undercooked
  • cooked food
  • cooked meat
  • cooked vegetables

Word family

noun cookery
verb cook
adjective cooked
adverb cookedly

Usage note

The word 'cooked' primarily refers to food that has undergone heating. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'deceived' or 'manipulated'.

Example sentences

  1. I cooked chicken for dinner.
  2. She cooked the vegetables in butter.
  3. He cooked the steak to perfection.
  4. We cooked breakfast together in the kitchen.
  5. The chef cooked a delicious meal for us.

Quotes

  • All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. - John Gunther
  • Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience. - Guy Fieri
  • I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food. - W.C. Fields

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