Steeped

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpt/

Steeped (adj)

  1. Soaked for a long time in a liquid, so the liquid’s taste or colour becomes part of it.
  2. Having a strong effect from a particular tradition, experience, or belief over a long time.
  3. 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.