al-dente

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Adjective al-dente has 1 sense

al dente - of pasta cooked so as to be firm when eaten
Antonym: soft (indirect, via hard)

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al-dente

Definition:

Adjective, adverb

1. (of pasta) Cooked so as to still be firm when bitten.

2. (informal) Describing vegetables that are cooked but still slightly firm.

Sample Sentences:

1. I prefer my spaghetti al-dente, not mushy.

2. The chef grilled the vegetables al-dente for a delightful crunch.

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