adjective

burnt

burnt

The toast is burnt.

The toast is burnt.

I smell something burnt.

I smell something burnt.

((burnt)) + noun a ((burnt)) smell The kitchen had a burnt smell.

to be ((burnt)) The cookies are burnt.

Synonyms: scorched, charred; Antonyms: raw, uncooked

The past participle of the verb 'to burn'. Both 'burned' and 'burnt' are used, but 'burnt' is common as an adjective.

Imagine toast left in the toaster for too long. It comes out black and 'burnt'.

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