fried

adjective

ˈfrīd How to pronounce fried (audio)
Definition of friednext
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 dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 That’s why fried chicken, mozzarella sticks and onion rings consistently land on the avoid list for anyone managing high cholesterol. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fried
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. wet
  4. impaired
  5. pickled
  6. wasted
Adjective
  • At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In Season 3, Danny, by his own admission, was drunk on camera across multiple episodes — during a cast trip to San Diego, while on another trip to Mexico and in the finale at a party.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • Mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm conditions, and prefer to breed in pools of standing water, according to Justin Harbison, an associate professor at Loyola University of Chicago.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • That’s where cognition becomes impaired, muscle contraction becomes impaired, and metabolism actually slows.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of impaired
Adjective
  • In this preparation, they’re topped with a crunchy and tangy chow chow, a vinegary Southern relish of pickled vegetables.
    — Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Layer with pickled red onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice to balance the rich, crispy meat.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pickled
Adjective
  • The team believes that the approach could reduce wasted heat and also eliminate emissions associated with burning fossil fuels in cement kilns.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of wasted

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“Fried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fried. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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