Fried — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfrīd/

Meaning & Definition of Fried

Fried (adjective)

  1. cooked in hot oil or butter, cooked by frying
  2. damaged or destroyed by an electrical surge or malfunction
  3. intoxicated, high

Fried (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being under the influence of alcohol

    "Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys."

    similar: besotted, blasted (slang), blind, blitzed (slang), blotto (slang), bombed, boozy, canned (slang), cockeyed, crocked, drunk, drunken, gassed, hammered (slang), high, impaired, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicated, juiced (slang), lit, lit up, loaded (slang), looped, oiled (slang), pickled, pie-eyed, plastered, potted (slang), ripped (slang), sloshed (slang), smashed (slang), sottish, soused, sozzled, squiffed, stewed, stiff, stinking (slang), stoned, tanked (slang), tiddly (chiefly British), tight, tipsy, wasted (slang), wet, wiped out (slang), in one's cups, in the bag (slang), three sheets in the wind, under the influence, under the weather
    related: maudlin, beery, befuddled, bleary-eyed, crapulous, dopey, rocky, strung out, stupefied, debauched, dissipated, dissolute, alcoholic, bibulous, dipsomaniacal
    opposite: sober, straight
    near: abstemious, abstinent, dry, temperate, teetotal, clearheaded, cool, level, steady

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fried

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fried:

Slang: blasted, blitzed, blotto, canned, hammered, juiced, loaded, oiled, potted, ripped, sloshed, smashed
Chiefly British: tiddly
besotted, blind, bombed, boozy, cockeyed, crocked, drunk, drunken, gassed, high, impaired, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicated, lit, lit up, looped, pickled, pie-eyed, plastered, sottish, soused, sozzled, squiffed, stewed, stiff, stoned, tight, tipsy, wet, in one's cups, three sheets in the wind, under the influence, under the weather

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fried

Words with the opposite meaning of Fried:

sober, straight

Related Words for Fried

maudlin, beery, befuddled, bleary-eyed, crapulous, dopey, rocky, strung out, stupefied, debauched, dissipated, dissolute, alcoholic, bibulous, dipsomaniacal

Near Antonyms of Fried

abstemious, abstinent, dry, temperate, teetotal, clearheaded, cool, level, steady

Origin & Etymology of Fried

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Fried

fried, dyed, and laid to the side, fried rice, chicken-fried steak

Frequently Asked Questions about Fried

What does "Fried" mean?

"Fried" means cooked in hot oil or butter, cooked by frying. As an adjective, it is defined as: cooked in hot oil or butter, cooked by frying.

What is another word for "Fried"?

Other words for "Fried" include besotted, blasted, blind, blitzed, blotto, bombed, boozy and canned. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fried" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fried"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fried". Common alternatives include besotted, blasted, blind, blitzed, blotto, bombed, boozy, canned, cockeyed and crocked.

What is a slang word for "Fried"?

Slang words for "Fried" include blasted, blitzed, blotto, canned, hammered and juiced.

What is the opposite of "Fried"?

Antonyms of "Fried" include sober and straight. Near antonyms include abstemious, abstinent, dry and temperate.

How do you use "Fried" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fried" in a sentence: "Once they realized he was getting fried, his friends made him hand over the keys.".

Is "Fried" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fried" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Fried"?

"Fried" is pronounced /ˈfrīd/.