Definitions and Examples of blackened, charred
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Burnt or charred on the surface, often due to overcooking or exposure to high heat.
Example
The steak was blackened on the outside but still pink on the inside.
Burnt or scorched, often resulting in a blackened appearance.
Example
The toast was charred and had a bitter taste.
Key Differences: blackened vs charred
- 1Blackened refers to something that has been burned or cooked for too long, resulting in a darkened appearance.
- 2Charred describes something that has been burnt or scorched, often resulting in a blackened appearance.
Effective Usage of blackened, charred
- 1Cooking: Use blackened or charred to describe food that has been overcooked or burnt.
- 2Describing Appearance: Use blackened or charred to describe the appearance of something that has been burned or scorched.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use blackened or charred metaphorically to describe something that has been damaged or ruined.
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The antonyms blackened and charred describe something that has been burned or cooked for too long, resulting in a darkened or burnt appearance. Use these words to describe overcooked or burnt food, the appearance of something that has been burned or scorched, or metaphorically to describe something that has been damaged or ruined.
