Stemmed (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination; "stemmed goblets"; "long-stemmed roses".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The long-stemmed flowers in the garden swayed gently in the breeze.
• The elegant stemmed glasses were used to serve the expensive wine.
• She received a beautiful bouquet of short-stemmed red roses on her birthday.
• The delicate stemmed martini glasses were a perfect addition to the party.
• The crystal stemmed chandelier hung majestically from the high ceiling.

Antonyms

• Stemless

Meaning ²

Having the stem removed; "stemmed berries".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She expertly trimmed and washed the stemmed berries for the shortcake.
• His wine glasses held carefully stemmed berries waiting for champagne to create mimosas.
• There's less waste and fewer choke hazards with these prewashed and stemmed cherries for lunch.
• On display, one hundred perfect, cleaned and stemmed raspberries highlighted a glorious pyramidal mold of tiramisu.
• Marry gently pitted, cleaned, stemmed the bright firm olives a pinch here on toothpicks held maraschino as impalement held tynep berm cocktails perfectly displayed fruit@nate..

Meaning ³

(of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The sunflowers in the garden were stemmed and stood tall above the surrounding foliage.
• The stemmed cacti were a striking feature of the arid landscape.
• After a few weeks of growth, the stemmed plants began to produce vibrant flowers.
• The stemmed trees towered above the underbrush, providing shade for the forest floor.
• In the greenhouse, the stemmed orchids were carefully nurtured to promote healthy growth.

Synonyms

• Cauline
• Caulescent