Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burnt

adjective
/bɜːrnt/
Definition
Burnt refers to something that has been damaged or injured by fire or heat.
Examples
  • The burnt toast was inedible.
  • She had a burnt mark on her arm from the campfire.
  • The house suffered from burnt walls after the fire.
Meaning
The state of something that has been subjected to combustion or severe heat, often resulting in a charred or blackened appearance.
Synonyms
  • charred
  • scorched
  • singed