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Well-Seasoned

/ˈwɛl ˈsiːzənd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing food that has been flavored appropriately with spices or herbs.

    "The chef prepared a well-seasoned dish that delighted the guests."
  2. 2

    Figuratively, referring to a person who is experienced or knowledgeable in a particular area.

    "She is a well-seasoned professional in the field of marketing."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'well-seasoned' combines 'well', from Old English 'wel', meaning 'in a good or satisfactory manner', and 'seasoned', derived from the Latin 'satio', meaning 'to season or flavor'. The phrase evolved in culinary contexts to describe food that is properly flavored with spices or herbs.

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