Synonyms for

Fried

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

Definition

cooked in hot oil or fat

Synonyms & similar words

electrocute deepfried fry deep-fried pan-fried sauteed sizzled crispy golden-brown browned seared grilled roasted cooked battered breaded tempura scrambled stir-fried stewed braised simmered poached

Synonyms by register

Formal

sautéed pan-fried deep-fried

Informal

crispy golden greasy done

Literary

scorched seared

Antonyms

raw uncooked fresh green unprepared unbaked

Common collocations

  • fried chicken
  • fried eggs
  • fried potatoes
  • fried onions
  • fried fish
  • deep fried
  • pan fried

Word family

verb fry
adjective fried

Usage note

While 'fried' primarily refers to cooking in hot fat, it can also be used informally to describe something that is exhausted or overstimulated, as in 'fried brain'.

Example sentences

  1. I love fried chicken for dinner.
  2. My mom fried some fish for lunch.
  3. We had fried rice with our Chinese food.
  4. I dont like to eat too much fried food.
  5. I fried some bacon and eggs for breakfast.

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