mulled

[US]/mʌld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. sweetened and spiced hot beverage
v. to consider carefully; to heat with sugar and spices; to confuse
Word Forms
Past Tensemulled

Phrases & Collocations

mulled wine

mulled cider

mulled spices

mulled drink

mulled beer

Example Sentences

We had mulled wine at the party.

In the giant tents soft drinks and hot chocolate with marshmallows and candyfloss were served to the children, with the adults drinking mulled (hot) wine and beer.

She mulled over the decision for days before finally making up her mind.

He mulled the idea of quitting his job and traveling the world.

The chef mulled over the recipe, trying to perfect it.

They mulled over the details of the contract before signing it.

She mulled over the proposal, unsure of how to respond.

He mulled over the implications of the new policy.

The team mulled over their options before making a decision.

She mulled over the message before replying.

They mulled over the budget before finalizing their plans.

He mulled over the feedback he received, trying to improve.

Real-world Examples

Perhaps she thought it was an insult to her mulled mead, but Harry knew better.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mulled cider, mulled wine, gluhwein, you know, all those kinds of things.

Source: Gourmet Base

I've been mulling over your Sacramento decision.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

" My solar, then. Satin, some mulled wine, if you would" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

Chances are you've been mulling over this issue for a long time.

Source: Listening Digest

Industry rumours suggest that Amazon is mulling a similar business.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

North Korean authorities are still mulling UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's visit to Pyongyang.

Source: CRI Online November 2015 Collection

Mulling things over until you're stuck in decision gridlock is exhausting.

Source: Crash Course: Business in the Workplace

As it happens, however, they are currently mulling over just this sort of incident.

Source: The Economist - International

US lawmakers are mulling legislation which would require congressional approval for a military strike against Iran.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

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