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well-seasoned

ADJECTIVE
delicious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appetizing delectable delightful distinctive enjoyable enticing exquisite heavenly luscious piquant pleasant rich savory spicy sweet tasty tempting yummy
STRONG
choice dainty darling divine good lush nice
WEAK
adorable ambrosial delish fit for king gratifying mellow mouthwatering nectarous palatable rare sapid scrumptious tasteful titillating toothsome well-prepared
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad bland disagreeable displeasing distasteful dull horrible nasty offensive poor repulsive tasteless ugly unappetizing unenjoyable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsatisfying unsavory

Example Sentences

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After a several rounds of cooking with oil, carbon steel develops a naturally nonstick patina, similar to the slick surface of a well-seasoned cast iron pan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

I paired mine with eggplant puree, crispy zucchini, roasted potatoes and a rich, well-seasoned gravy.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

Senior judge Mike Holling described the kebab pie as having an excellent overall bake and presentation, amazing pastry, a filling which was tasty and well-seasoned, that "definitely had the wow factor".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

I have been told that a truly well-seasoned cast-iron pan can cook an omelet without sticking, but I am too chicken to try.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

A well-seasoned strategist waits for the right opportunity.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.