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

When used in ramen or rice bowls, jammy eggs are often marinated in soy sauce for extra flavor. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

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