stewed

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be in a huff; be silent or sullen
  2. verb bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
  3. verb cook slowly and for a long time in liquid

Etymology

From stew + -ed.

Synonyms

grizzle, brood, stew

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