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

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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

Smith is well-seasoned when it comes to touring his old films, pairing the screenings with Q&As and stand-up performances throughout the live presentations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

They shot pictures of Bull Connor running around shouting into his megaphone like a well-seasoned war general . . . fighting an army of laughing, dancing children.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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