Synonyms for

Powdered

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

Definition

Powdered means something that has been ground into a fine powder.

Synonyms & similar words

smallgrained powdery pulverise pulverize powderise powderize pulverised powder pulverized finegrained crushed ground pulverized powdery powder-like dusty milled granulated sifted grated chopped minced shredded flaked shaved grinded fragmented disintegrated atomized

Synonyms by register

Formal

pulverized milled ground atomized

Informal

ground up crushed mashed

Literary

dusty fine

Antonyms

solid liquid whole unprocessed coarse lumpy granular

Common collocations

  • powdered sugar
  • powdered milk
  • powdered graphite
  • powdered form
  • powdered substance
  • powdered detergent
  • powdered metal

Word family

noun powder
verb powder
adjective powdered
adverb powerfully

Usage note

Powdered refers to a substance broken down into very fine particles. It is often used for food products or cosmetic items.

Example sentences

  1. I used powdered milk in the recipe.
  2. She sprinkled powdered cinnamon on the toast.
  3. The baby powder is made of a soft, powdered substance.
  4. The powdered detergent is more effective than the liquid one.
  5. He mixed the powdered drink with water and ice.

Quotes

  • "The sun was a powdered egg yolk smeared across the sky." - Gillian Flynn
  • "A book is a fragile creature, it suffers the wear of time, it fears rodents, the elements and clumsy hands. so the librarian protects the books not only against mankind but also against nature and devotes his life to this war with the forces of oblivion." - Umberto Eco
  • "The sky was a powdered blue, and the day was so calm that morning seemed to last all afternoon." - George W. Bush

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