Distilled

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪld/

Definitions of distilled

verb to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of something

Example Sentences

A1 Water is distilled to make it clean and safe to drink.

A2 The essential oils are distilled from the plant leaves.

B1 The information was distilled into a simple chart for easy understanding.

B2 The essence of the novel was distilled into a powerful film adaptation.

C1 After years of research, the scientist distilled the complex theory into a concise explanation.

C2 The artist distilled the emotions of the landscape into a series of breathtaking paintings.

adjective processed by distillation, often referring to liquids

Example Sentences

A1 The distilled water is safe to drink.

A2 She used distilled vinegar for cleaning the windows.

B1 The distilled essence of the flower is used in perfumes.

B2 The whiskey was carefully distilled to achieve a smooth flavor.

C1 The artist's work is a distilled representation of his emotions.

C2 The scientist distilled the complex data into a simple graph for presentation.

Examples of distilled in a Sentence

formal The distilled water is used in laboratory experiments for its purity.

informal I prefer using distilled water for my coffee maker to avoid any impurities.

slang My friend's moonshine is made with some seriously distilled ingredients.

figurative His writing style is like distilled poetry, each word carefully chosen for maximum impact.

Grammatical Forms of distilled

past tense

distilled

plural

distilled

comparative

more distilled

superlative

most distilled

present tense

distill

future tense

will distill

perfect tense

have distilled

continuous tense

is distilling

singular

distilled

positive degree

distilled

infinitive

to distill

gerund

distilling

participle

distilling

Origin and Evolution of distilled

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'distilled' originated from the Latin word 'distillare' which means to drip or trickle down.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'distilled' has retained its meaning of purifying or extracting through a process of heating and cooling, particularly in the context of creating alcoholic beverages or essential oils.