blackened
Blackened (adj) means turned black, especially through burning or charring. Example: “The blackened remains of the barn still smoldered.”
How to Use Blackened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDarkened almost to black, often through fire, smoke, or spice-searing.
Word Forms
more blackened comparative, most blackened superlative
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The _____ remains of the barn still smoldered.
Etymology
From blacken plus the past-tense/adjective suffix -ed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “blackened” mean?
The word “blackened” means turned black, especially through burning or charring. In plain terms, darkened almost to black, often through fire, smoke, or spice-searing.
How do you use “blackened” in a sentence?
Here is “blackened” used in a sentence: “The blackened remains of the barn still smoldered.”
What is the opposite of “blackened”?
The opposite of “blackened” — its antonyms — is whitened.
What part of speech is “blackened”?
“Blackened” is an adjective.