Word
shredded
Phoneticsshred·ded, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃɹɛdɪd/
UK/ʃɹˈɛdɪd/
Definitions
01cut into strips
B1 · Intermediate
adj. cut or torn into many long, thin pieces.
adj. reduced to narrow strips or small fragments, typically by mechanical means.
“Add some shredded cheese to the top of the pasta before serving.”
“The office manager insisted that all sensitive documents be shredded before they were placed in the recycling bin.”
02muscular
C1 · Advanced Sports Informal · Slang
adj. having very strong, clear muscles and very little body fat.
adj. exhibiting extreme muscular definition and minimal subcutaneous fat.
“He spent all summer at the gym and now he looks totally shredded.”
“The bodybuilder arrived at the competition looking shredded, with every muscle group clearly visible under the stage lights.”
Usage
Commonly used in fitness and bodybuilding contexts to describe a peak physical state.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“My nerves were shredded by the time we arrived in Chicago.” “Add the shredded cavolo nero to the pan with two tablespoons of water, a third of a teaspoon of salt and plenty of pepper.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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