warmed over
Heated again, unoriginal
Warmed over describes food that has been reheated, often with the implication that it's less appealing than when fresh: leftover pizza warmed over in the microwave.
Figuratively, it means stale or unoriginal—ideas or arguments recycled without freshness: The proposal was just warmed-over thinking from the last administration.
To look like death warmed over is to appear exhausted or ill.
- reheatedMade food warm again
- revivedRestored to consciousness
- leftoverFood saved after meals
- recycledConverted waste into material
- lukewarmMildly warm temperature
rehashed · stale · uninspired · carbon copy · tired · old hat · heat up · uneaten · formulaic · refried · second hand · unoriginal · retreaded · facsimile · same old · nothing new · disappointing · overcooked
warmed overfresh
Newly made, not stale
original · new · novel · innovative · brand-new
warmed overpiping hot
Extremely heated, just prepared
cold · chilled · raw · made to order
warmed overrefreshed
Restored to vigor
vibrant · energized · lively · bright-eyed · well-rested
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