What does licked mean?
Licked means Having been the target of a lick; touched by a tongue..
Licked
/lɪkt/ · adjective
Meaning
Having been the target of a lick; touched by a tongue..
Definitions by Sense
- Having been the target of a lick; touched by a tongue.
- (slang) Utterly beaten.
- simple past and past participle of lick
Example Sentences
But the mineral-rich blood is what gives the stew its ballast and faintly metallic hint of a licked knife.
The CDC estimates that one in six Americans gets a foodborne disease every year. And you know what? I'm probably two or three of them. I can't remember a time in my life before I licked the beaters clean. Tempting a stomachache for the sweet, gritty satisfaction of a licked beater has always been a game of roulette that I'm willing to play.
The numbers of deaths, the number of hospitalisations, are currently very low. That doesn't mean that we have got it totally licked, it doesn't mean that Covid is over.
Synonyms for licked
Antonyms for licked
Related Words
Word Forms
- more licked
- most licked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for licked?
Common synonyms include conquered, overcome, vanquished, foiled.
What is the opposite of licked?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use licked in a sentence?
But the mineral-rich blood is what gives the stew its ballast and faintly metallic hint of a licked knife.
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