Word
distilled
Phoneticsdis·tilled
US/dɪˈstɪɫd/
UK/dɪstˈɪld/
Definition
adj. describing something that has been simplified to its most important parts. It can also describe a liquid that has been purified by boiling it and cooling the steam.
adj. Refers to the essence of an idea or text after removing superfluous details; also describes a substance purified through evaporation and condensation. Often used as a participial adjective in both literal and figurative contexts.
Examples
“The book provides a distilled version of the complex history.”
“After hours of debate, the committee presented a distilled set of recommendations that addressed the core concerns of the staff.”
“The poet's work offers a distilled reflection on grief, stripping away narrative artifice to leave only the raw emotional resonance of the experience.”
Examples
simple
“The book provides a distilled version of the complex history.”
contextual
“After hours of debate, the committee presented a distilled set of recommendations that addressed the core concerns of the staff.”
complex
“The poet's work offers a distilled reflection on grief, stripping away narrative artifice to leave only the raw emotional resonance of the experience.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; in its figurative sense, it frequently pairs with 'essence' or 'version'.
Real-World Examples
“Americans buy nearly half of all spirits distilled in Canada.” “Imported goods from the United States, including vinyl floor coverings, industrial adhesives, clothing, furniture, shoes, sporting equipment, and select U.S.-distilled spirits are among the hundreds of items subject to new tariffs.” Scan code
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