Steeped Meaning in English

word · lemma: steep

US

ˈstipt

STEEPT

UK

stˈiːpt

STEEPT

Definition

Something that is steeped has been soaked in a liquid for a long time, often to add flavor, or is deeply filled with a quality or influence.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for food and drinks ('tea steeped for 5 minutes'), or figuratively ('a city steeped in history'). Formal or descriptive; not for everyday actions like 'wet' or 'soaked'. Common collocations: 'steeped in tradition', 'steeped in culture'.

• Spanish: empapado - impregnado - infusionado
• Portuguese (BR): imerso - impregnado - infusionado
• Portuguese (PT): imerso - impregnado - infusionado
• Chinese (Simplified): 浸泡的 - 充满的
• Chinese (Traditional): 浸泡的 - 充滿的
• Hindi: भीगा हुआ - पूरी तरह डूबा हुआ
• Arabic: منقوع - مليء بـ
• Bengali: ভেজানো - পূর্ণ (গুণ বা প্রভাব দ্বারা)
• Russian: пропитанный - насыщенный (чем-либо)
• Japanese: 浸された - 染み込んだ
• Vietnamese: ngâm - thấm đẫm
• Korean: 담긴 - 깊이 스며든
• Turkish: demlenmiş - bürünmüş
• Urdu: ڈوبا ہوا - رچا بسا
• Indonesian: direndam - penuh (dengan sesuatu)

Example Sentences

The tea leaves were steeped in hot water.

basic

The cloth was steeped in red dye.

basic

The city is steeped in history.

basic

Her family is steeped in tradition.

natural

These old streets are steeped in stories from the past.

natural

The festival is steeped in local customs and flavors.

natural