Synonyms of rooted

rooted 1 of 2

adjective

as in deep

firmly established over time

a popular, rooted misconception that has proved very resistant to correction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deep
• inherent
• entrenched
• confirmed
• settled
• deep-rooted
• deep-seated
• lifelong
• hard-core
• inveterate
• intrinsic
• persistent
• fixed
• bred-in-the-bone
• embedded
• persisting
• frozen
• ingrained
• immutable
• chronic
• implanted
• unchangeable
• natural
• unalterable
• innate
• integral
• set
• enduring
• typical
• instilled
• inbred
• inculcated
• abiding
• firm
• inborn
• accustomed
• habitual
• usual
• customary
• hard-and-fast
• hard
• irradicable
• regular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• temporary
• transient
• brief
• ephemeral
• provisional
• short-term
• momentary
• fleeting
• interim
• short-lived
• impermanent

rooted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of root

as in embedded

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

rooted the post securely in the dirt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embedded
• lodged
• entrenched
• ingrained
• implanted
• impacted
• placed
• enrooted
• put
• bedded
• fixed
• established
• imbued
• stuck
• infused
• instilled
• beat (into)
• drove (into)
• settled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rooted (out)
• eliminated
• uprooted
• dislodged
• removed
• eradicated
• expelled
• disconnected
• ejected
• detached
• disengaged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rooted

Adjective

Porto’s has grown from a Silver Lake strip mall in 1976 to multiple locations, while its owners say future expansion will remain rooted in Southern California. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

While there was plenty of skin on display — transparent dresses, breasts covered merely by jewelry or a model’s hand, and plunging necklines — the brand is deeply rooted in inclusivity. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

For a brand so rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration, seeing a botanical print infiltrating its language was unexpected. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Despite deep-rooted tensions between southerners and the PLC, both are in agreement that the Houthi threat is far greater than that of the other. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Josh, your book is deeply psychological and rooted in a child’s experience, following Bela’s narration and her uncertainty about what’s real. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The menu remained rooted in the dishes Saucedo’s mother cooked for them at home; flavors that, Saucedo said, cannot be learned, only passed down through generations in northern Mexico. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

While the Dirty Knobs’ songs vary in style, reflecting the great diversity of top 40 music when Campbell was growing up in the 1960s, the band overall has a more dense, blues-rooted feel. — Thom Duffy, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Maybe because their connection was so deeply rooted, the proposal resonated with a complete stranger. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

In Richard’s hands, Creole culture is rooted and migrant, soil and air. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Morris developed a reputation for a high-tempo offensive philosophy rooted heavily in the Air Raid offense made famous by Mike Leach. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Ida’s stillness is shared by the whole film, which seems more confidently rooted than anything in Pawlikowski’s previous endeavors. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Once plants have rooted and produced three to four new leaves, remove cuttings from their container and transplant each into its own pot. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Fortunately, the weeds growing in sidewalk and driveway cracks are usually shallow-rooted. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

The estate’s appeal is rooted not only in its scale and flexibility, but also in the character of the main home itself. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Raised in Idaho and rooted now in New York, Hunter mines the rural‑urban divide, religion, parenthood and finances to explore how ordinary people shoulder shame, struggle and a fragile sense of hope. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026