consumed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈsjuːmd/
KK: /kənˈsjuːmd/
adjective
Definition
Having been used up or depleted, often referring to resources or energy.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely consumed and needed to rest.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more consumed
Superlative: most consumed
Conversation
Have you tried that new smoothie place?
Yeah, I went there yesterday, and the flavors were so consumed with freshness!
I heard their fruit bowls are also consumed with delicious toppings.
Absolutely! I can't wait to go back and try more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
filled
sated
satisfied
Antonyms
empty
depleted
unsatisfied
verb
Definition
To have eaten or used up something completely.
Example
The food was quickly consumed by the hungry guests.
Tense Forms
Past: consumed
Past Participle: consumed
Conversation
Did you hear about the new restaurant downtown?
Yeah, I went there last night and consumed the best pasta ever!
Wow, that sounds amazing!
Root Explanation
Consumed → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "sumere" (meaning to take). The word "consumed" means to take in or use up something completely, often referring to resources or food.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking in' ('sumere') something 'together' ('con-') until it is used up — that's what consumed means.
Visually Confused Words
unconsumed
inconsumed
costume
conamed