boiled Meaning & Definition
What Does Boiled Mean?
Boiled is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of boil. As an adjective, it means Cooked in boiling water. As an adjective, it means (of water) Having reached the boiling point.
Boiled at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɔɪld// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cooked, stewed and poached |
| Antonyms | condense and be freezing |
| Comparative / superlative | more boiled, most boiled |
Boiled Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of boil
Boiled as an Adjective
- Cooked in boiling water.
- Having reached the boiling point.
- Angry.
- Drunk.
- very hot
Verb
- (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
Boil some water in a pan.
- To cook in boiling water.
Boil the eggs for three minutes.
- (of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.
- (used only in progressive tenses, of weather) To be uncomfortably hot.
It’s boiling outside!
- (used only in progressive tenses) To feel uncomfortably hot.
I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?
- To form, or separate, by boiling or evaporation.
to boil sugar or salt
- To steep or soak in warm water.
- To be agitated like boiling water; to bubble; to effervesce.
the boiling waves of the sea
- To be moved or excited with passion; to be hot or fervid.
His blood boils with anger.
Adjective
- (of water) Having reached the boiling point.
Synonyms of Boiled
Boiled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Boiled
Boiled in a Sentence
Boil some water in a pan.
Boil the eggs for three minutes.
Pure water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
It’s boiling outside!
I’m boiling in here – could you open the window?
to boil sugar or salt
the boiling waves of the sea
His blood boils with anger.
Word Forms & Grammar
boiled
boiled (comparative more boiled, superlative most boiled)
Words That Rhyme With Boiled
Boiled Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of boiled is //bɔɪld//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Boiled
Is boiled a verb or an adjective?
Boiled is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for boiled?
Words with a similar meaning to boiled include cooked, stewed and poached. See the full list of boiled synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of boiled?
Antonyms of boiled include condense and be freezing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of boiled?
The comparative form is more boiled and the superlative form is most boiled.