tried

adjective

ˈtrīd 

1

: found good, faithful, or trustworthy through experience or testing

a tried recipe

2

: subjected to trials or distress

a kind but much-tried father

Synonyms

• calculable
• dependable
• good
• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• secure
• solid
• steady
• sure
• tried-and-true
• true
• trustable
• trustworthy
• trusty

Examples of tried in a Sentence

a tried and trusted friend

a tried method for catching sport fish

Recent Examples on the Web

Higher yields typically hurt rate-sensitive, old economy stocks and send investors back to the tried and true mega-cap tech names that are less sensitive. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024

However, what worked in past media from newspapers to radio to TV, and then online, are the tried and true advertisements. —Peter Suciu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Eat 'em or not, leftovers are a tried and true part of the Thanksgiving experience. —Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

But viewers never gave up on these tried and true forms. —William Earl, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of trien to try, test

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tried

• don't knock it until you've tried it
• tried-and-true
• tried his level best
• well-tried

Kids Definition

tried

1 of 2

ˈtrīd

past and past participle of try

tried

2 of 2 adjective

: found good, faithful, or trustworthy through experience or testing

a tried recipe