Peppered

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛpərd/

Definitions of peppered

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She peppered her salad with a little bit of salt and pepper.

A2 The chef peppered the steak before grilling it.

B1 The comedian's speech was peppered with jokes that kept the audience laughing.

B2 The author peppered his novel with references to classic literature.

C1 The politician's speech was peppered with statistics and data to support her argument.

C2 The artist's latest work is peppered with intricate details that captivate the viewer.

Examples of peppered in a Sentence

formal The speech was peppered with references to historical events.

informal The conversation was peppered with inside jokes.

slang The movie was peppered with action-packed scenes.

figurative Her speech was peppered with sarcasm and wit.

Grammatical Forms of peppered

• past tense: peppered
• plural: peppers
• comparative: more peppered
• superlative: most peppered
• present tense: pepper
• future tense: will pepper
• perfect tense: have peppered
• continuous tense: is peppering
• singular: pepper
• positive degree: peppered
• infinitive: to pepper
• gerund: peppering
• participle: peppered

Origin and Evolution of peppered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'peppered' originated from the Middle English word 'peperen' which came from the Old English word 'pipor'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of sprinkling or seasoning with pepper, the word 'peppered' has evolved to also mean scattered or covered with small dots or marks, often in a metaphorical sense.