seasoned
Added flavor to
Seasoned describes something enhanced by seasonings—spices, herbs, salt.
A seasoned cast-iron pan has developed a protective layer through use and oiling.
More commonly, seasoned means experienced and skilled through long practice: a seasoned traveler, a seasoned politician.
Seasoned wood has been dried to reduce moisture content, making it suitable for burning or building.
Skill from extensive practice
- skilledHaving learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
accomplished · competent · practiced · versed · veteran · battle-hardened · well-versed · expert
Seasoned with aromatics
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
- pepperedScattered thickly upon
- marinatedSoaked in flavored liquid
- rubbedApplied pressure with motion
herbed · flavored · aromatic · zesty · tangy · brined · cured
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- skilledHaving learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
adept · accomplished · competent · practiced · versed · veteran · battle-hardened · well-versed · expert · savvy
spiced
Seasoned with aromatics
rubbed · herbed · flavored · aromatic · zesty · tangy · brined · cured
salt
Sodium chloride compound
cumin · oregano · thyme · rosemary · basil · turmeric · coriander · sage · marjoram · bay leaf
cast-iron
Hard molded alloy
griddle · Dutch oven · patina · non-stick · oiled · cured · carbonized · well-used · blackened · polymerized
- food prep termsmarinated, spiced, herbed, flavored, smoked
- hobbyist levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, advanced, expert
- secondhandused, pre-owned, preowned, secondhand, hand-me-down
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
- skilled traitsexpert, skilled, adept, proficient, masterful
- wood statesdried, dry, wet, green, raw
seasonedinexperienced
Lacking practical knowledge
green · novice · unseasoned · rookie · raw
seasonedbland
Lacking distinctive qualities
unseasoned · plain · unflavored · unspiced · tasteless
- holiday seasonYear-end celebration weeks
- out of seasonNot currently being harvested
- in seasonCurrently at peak freshness
- Christmas seasonWinter holiday period
- flu seasonYearly respiratory virus period
- season ticketPrepaid ongoing admission
season, seasoning, seasonal, seasons, unseasoned, seasonable, seasonings, seasonality, preseason