Synonyms of marinated

marinated

verb

past tense of marinate

as in drowned

to put (food, such as meat or fish) in a sauce for a period of time to add flavor or tenderize

The recipe says that you should marinate the chicken overnight.

Related Words

• drowned
• dipped
• macerated
• soaked
• impregnated
• steeped
• saturated
• washed
• drenched
• watered
• seethed
• immersed
• waterlogged
• bathed
• submerged
• soused
• hydrated
• presoaked
• soddened
• sopped
• inundated
• water-soaked
• permeated
• penetrated
• swamped
• doused
• infiltrated
• moistened
• humidified
• swilled
• dampened
• damped

Dissimilar Words

• dried
• seared
• dehydrated
• drained
• parched
• emptied
• desiccated
• voided
• wrung (out)
• dehumidified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marinated

The chicken is marinated with garlic, onion, paprika, and other spices before being seared and sliced. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026

In this view, students are being marinated in left-wing political views that are un-American and prepare them poorly for the workforce. — Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Don’t forget to try their hibiscus lemonade and their bowl acevichado, a mix of roasted salmon ceviche, avocado, peppers, marinated in coconut cream and served with rice and plantain. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

There are the classics, such as lomo saltado — a juicy stir-fry with steak, onions, tomatoes and soy sauce that’s served with fries and rice — and ceviche, a seafood dish of fish marinated in lime juice. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

The labor-intensive bestselling dish begins by deboning the rib meat that’s then marinated overnight, before it’s cooked sous vide and finally grilled. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

According to Gavin, to get the best flavor and texture for pork chops and small tenderloin pieces, marinate for 1 to 12 hours, while an entire pork tenderloin can be marinated for up to 24 hours. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

As for tacos, many who visited the soft opening raved about the Birria Taco De Camaron, which is shrimp marinated in the signature Cortez birria sauce. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026