FRIED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

fried

adjective

ˈfrīd

Definition of fried

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.

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Recent Examples of fried The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fried

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Adjective

There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of drunk

Adjective

The department can focus on drunken driving enforcement through securing grant money that enables them to hire officers to focus specifically on DUI enforcement, Stemmet noted.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
In that episode, Cal attends Nate and Cassie's (Sydney Sweeney) emotionally charged wedding with his wife, Marsha (Paula Marshall) and gives a drunken wedding speech.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of drunken

Adjective

And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of impaired

Adjective

In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments.

— Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Their sweet flavor can balance the richness of stewed meats and earthy spices and add a unique twist to your meal.

— Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 29 Sep. 2024

Definition of stewed

Adjective

Plain deviled eggs are served with a side of pickled vegetables, bacon jam and black pepper.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
The $50 prix fixe special starts with Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with pickled strawberries, followed by Pasta with Mussels and Rockfish in an heirloom tomato bouillabaisse.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of pickled

Adjective

But their patience dwindles, her son Telemachus (Tom Holland, his eternal boyishness put to great use) is getting easier to goad into a fight, and the blind swineherd Eumaeus (John Leguizamo) is all that’s left of the king’s loyal servants.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Finally, the paper acknowledges that the study’s interviewer was not blind to the C9 status of its participants and went in with a specific hypothesis—circumstances that risk bias.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

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