What is another word for filtered?

Common synonyms for filtered include permeate, filter, trickle, dribble, filterout.

What is the opposite of filtered?

Antonyms of filtered include unfiltered, raw, unprocessed, original, pure.

Synonyms for

Filtered

Verb / ˈfɪltɜ:d / Another word for filtered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remove solid particles from a liquid by passing it through a filter

Synonyms & similar words

permeate filter trickle dribble filterout percolate filtrate strain separateout sinkin strained sifted screened refined clarified purified distilled winnowed separated decontaminated sanitized sterilized cleaned cleansed cleared fined polished purged rinsed washed

Synonyms by register

Formal

sifted strained purified clarified

Informal

strained cleaned up screened

Literary

refined distilled cleansed

Antonyms

unfiltered raw unprocessed original pure crude unrefined

Common collocations

filtered water
filtered light
filtered out
filtered through
filtered information
filtered coffee
filtered air

Word family

noun filter

verb filter

adjective filtered

Usage note

Often used to describe the removal of unwanted elements, whether literal (like in water purification) or figurative (like in information processing). Can imply a loss of authenticity if used negatively.

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