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INGRAINED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Ingrained.

Ingrained - as an adjective satellite

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Example: "Deep-rooted prejudice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deep-rooteddeep-seatedimplantedplanted

Ingrained - as a verb

To dye with a fast or lasting colour.

To make (something) deeply part of something else.

Example: "The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet."

Ingrained - as an adjective

Being an element; present in the essence of a thing

Fixed, established

Example Sentences

"Her love for painting was ingrained in her from a young age."
"The company's values are deeply ingrained in its employees."
"His ingrained habits took a while to change."
"The fear of failure was ingrained in her psyche."
"The smell of coffee was ingrained in the walls of the old café."
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Word Game Points

Is INGRAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ingrained is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INGRAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INGRAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ingrained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INGRAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is INGRAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ingrained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INGRAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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