Synonyms for

Salted

Verb / ˈsɔ:ltɪd / Another word for salted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered or treated with salt

Synonyms & similar words

brinecured saltcured salt brined cured pickled seasoned preserved marinated flavored infused spiced savored treated imbued smoked grilled roasted baked fried sautéed seared cooked

Synonyms by register

Formal

brined cured preserved

Informal

salty seasoned

Literary

saline seasoned

Antonyms

unsalted fresh unsavory bland insipid mild

Common collocations

  • salted caramel
  • salted butter
  • lightly salted
  • heavily salted
  • salted peanuts
  • salted cod
  • salted pork

Word family

noun salt
verb salt
adjective salted
adverb saltily

Usage note

While 'salted' can refer to food preserved with salt, it is most commonly used to describe food that has had salt added for flavor, such as salted butter or salted caramel. Ensure correct spelling to avoid confusion with 'assaulted'.

Example sentences

  1. I prefer salted butter on my toast.
  2. Salted caramel is my favorite ice cream flavor.
  3. We need to buy salted peanuts for the party.
  4. The recipe calls for salted anchovies.
  5. The chef always adds a pinch of salted herbs to his dishes.

Quotes

  • The sea hath fish for every man. ~ William Camden
  • The salt of life is self-improvement. ~ B. C. Forbes
  • Salt is the policeman of taste. It keeps the various flavors of a dish in order and restrains the stronger from tyrannizing over the weaker. ~ Margaret Visser

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