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

Highlights included moussaka, a layered eggplant dish with well-seasoned meat and creamy béchamel, and pastitsio, a Greek-style lasagna that did not disappoint.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

She likened herself to a "well-seasoned traveller" who laid their clothes out on their hotel beds.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

well-seasoned

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