pickled Synonyms
Another word for pickled
• adjective (Context 1)
Preserved or flavored in vinegar, brine, or a similar acidic solution.
"The deli sandwich was served with a side of crisp brined cucumbers and onions."
• verb (Context 2)
To preserve food or other perishable items in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution (past tense and past participle of pickle).
"Last autumn, my grandmother brined several jars of garden beets and carrots for the winter."
• adjective (Context 3)
Intoxicated with alcohol; drunk (informal).
"After several glasses of strong punch at the tavern, he was thoroughly drunk."
• adjective (Context 4)
Treated with an acid, chemical solution, or pale stain to clean, corrode, or lighten a surface (especially of metal or wood).
"They installed bleached oak cabinets to give the kitchen a bright, rustic look."
• verb (Context 5)
To treat the surface of metal or wood with an acid or chemical bath to remove impurities, scale, or color (past tense and past participle of pickle).
"The workers treated the steel sheets in an acid bath before applying the protective coating."
Opposites of pickled
The opposite of pickled shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: