Steeped
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpt/
Steeped (adj)
- Soaked for a long time in a liquid, so the liquid’s taste or colour becomes part of it.
- Having a strong effect from a particular tradition, experience, or belief over a long time.
- Having a sharp upward or downward slope; rising or falling quickly.
Steeped (adjective)
Examples
- The cloth is steeped in warm water.
- The tea leaves are steeped for a few minutes.