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
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Example Sentences
a tried and trusted friend a tried method for catching sport fish
Recent Examples on the Web Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them. 
Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 While the göt2b Be Twisted Air Dry Curl Foam is her tried and true. Claire Hambrick, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them. Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 The most tried and true answer to this question is personal to your dog and their needs. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 The commercial aviation industry has been content developing tube and wing aircraft, a tried and true configuration. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 July 2022 The Corvette gets a dry sump oiling system that's better for the track, while the ZL1 uses a tried and true wet sump design. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 3 July 2022 Our tried and true approach is to get your grill good and hot, and par-cook each side of the dough for just a few minutes. Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2022 Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them. Essence, 23 June 2022 See More
Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 While the göt2b Be Twisted Air Dry Curl Foam is her tried and true. Claire Hambrick, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them. Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 The most tried and true answer to this question is personal to your dog and their needs. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 The commercial aviation industry has been content developing tube and wing aircraft, a tried and true configuration. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 July 2022 The Corvette gets a dry sump oiling system that's better for the track, while the ZL1 uses a tried and true wet sump design. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 3 July 2022 Our tried and true approach is to get your grill good and hot, and par-cook each side of the dough for just a few minutes. Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2022 Pair with your fav, tried and true edge control, and use the comb side to shape your edges and the brush to smooth them. Essence, 23 June 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
tried
past tense and past participle of try
tried 1 of 2
adjective
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust a tried method for catching sport fish Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reliable
- good
- responsible
- true
- safe
- sure
- steady
- solid
- secure
- loyal
- devoted
- trusty
- dependable
- trustworthy
- calculable
- tried-and-true
- proven
- strong
- faithful
- constant
- trustable
- confirmed
- telling
- steadfast
- staunch
- honest
- fast
- validated
- stanch
- verified
- sound
- sincere
- effective
- valid
- attested
- firm
- infallible
- authenticated
- single-minded
- unerring
- true-blue
- bedrock
- faultless
- guiltless
- impeccable
- unimpeachable
- irreproachable
- blameless
- unquestionable
- inerrant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncertain
- unreliable
- unsafe
- false
- suspect
- unfaithful
- treacherous
- untrustworthy
- lying
- problematic
- disloyal
- doubtful
- untrue
- questionable
- dishonest
- dodgy
- undependable
- dubious
- fickle
- faithless
- perfidious
- debatable
- traitorous
- deceitful
- shaky
- uncertain
- problematical
- mendacious
- risky
- untruthful
- inconstant
- untried
- shady
- fishy
- hazardous
- disputable
- recreant
- unsound
- unconfirmed
- doubtable
tried
2 of 2verb
1
as in tested
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress you're trying my patience Synonyms & Similar Words
- tested
- stretched
- pushed
- strained
- bothered
- annoyed
- taxed
- demanded
- pressured
- irritated
- got (to)
- importuned
- pressed
- harassed
- pestered
- pained
- exasperated
- irked
- peeved
- aggravated
- exacted
- riled
- hassled
- vexed
- grated
- harried
- agitated
- nettled
- galled
- spited
- gnawed (at)
- vext
2
as in attempted
to make an effort to do try to unlock the door will try to call later tonight Synonyms & Similar Words
- attempted
- sought
- hoped
- endeavored
- struggled
- essayed
- worked
- strove
- strived
- assayed
- shot at
- fought
- undertook
- wrought
- aimed
- shot for
- toiled
- had a go at
- troubled
- tried one's hand (at)
- aspired
- assumed
- strained
- took up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dropped
- quit
- quitted
- gave up